2007 NRI Rangeland Start-up Conference Call/ Live Meeting · 2018-02-07 · • AKA Juniper Archer...
Transcript of 2007 NRI Rangeland Start-up Conference Call/ Live Meeting · 2018-02-07 · • AKA Juniper Archer...
Getting Started
Equipment
CASI
Communications
Gary Hallbauer
Fort Worth, Texas
Legacy Equipment Recons / Garmins
• Over time getting less and less
reliable
• Batteries have issues when device is
not used (always on with low drain)
• Soft resets not possible – must
reboot by removing the battery
• OS is outdated on the Recons
• Map76 is vulnerable to jamming
Trimble GeoXT 2008 / 3000
• About the GeoXT– Still provides workhorse dependability and all day
battery endurance
– Compatible with Windows 7 and WMDC 6.1
• Issues from 2013– Lockup – use restart procedures to be posted on
Range 2014 web site
– Screen protectors – Use compatible protectors
only – anything else and the stylus won’t interact
with the touch screen
Trimble GeoXT 2008 / 3000
• SD card issues from 2013– Lockup issues caused when CASI attempts to
write/save to the SD card
– Resolutions
• Save more frequently – at half way point of transect for
any protocol, completion of a protocol, etc.
• Restart GeoXT at beginning of work day
• Remove SD card, re-insert card, restart GeoXT, reopen
CASI
Trimble GeoXT 2008 / 3000
• Windows Mobile Device Center issues from 2013
– Disable Advanced Network Functionality in Settings >
Connection Settings > USB to PC
– Request ITS turn off connections to Bluetooth/Serial in
Mobile Device Center
Trimble GeoXT 2008 / 3000
Screen protectors are available from a
number of web sources including the
Trimble Store
– https://store.trimble.com/OA_HTML/ibeCCtpIt
mDspRte.jsp?item=201978§ion=48138
– Be sure they are sized correctly – look for 3.5
inch protectors
– Incorrect size may result in loss of touch
screen compatibility
– Install correctly – follow instructions
3D ProXYZ• AKA Juniper Archer PDA / Hemisphere XF101 GPS
– Some dependability issues related to data storage, battery
life, and maintenance
– These are mitigated by using every opportunity to charge the
receiver (AC or auto adapter); by doing a soft reset every day;
and backing up data to the included SD card frequently
• The XF-101 GPS receiver is discontinued and the
manufacturer no longer supports the GPS receiver
• The Archer is now also discontinued
– Discontinuation of support expected this CY
3D ProXYZ• The 2013 Archer connection issues with NRCS Win7
computers is resolved
– Install approved OS patch to change how the device
is recognized and connected to the host workstation
– Must also turn off Advanced Network Functionality
• Archer battery & accessory sources
– Juniper Systems
• http://www.junipersys.com/Juniper-Systems-Rugged-
Handheld-Computers/products/Archer-Field-PC/Accessories
– Wind Environmental
• http://store.windenvironmental.com/index.php?productID=581
– 3D Marketing, LLC
• http://www.3d-mktg.com/page.asp?navid=9&pageid=9
Trimble Nomad GL 900
• Accuracy is comparable to Garmin
Map76 (3 to 5 M) and meets or exceeds
NRI positioning and navigation
requirements
• Ran the 2013 CASI
• Mainly used in Nevada
• Be sure to turn off Advanced Network
Functionality
Trimble GeoXT 6000
• High precision, GPS + GLONASS
• Ran the 2013 CASI
– Maine, New Jersey, Minnesota
– 2014 - Missouri
• Must also turn off Advanced Network
Functionality in Start > Settings >
Connections > USB to PC
• Required to download / install CASI; download /
return segments
• For systems running XP or XP Thin
– Microsoft ActiveSync 4.51
• For systems running Windows 7
– Windows Mobile Device Center 6.1
– Approved for NRCS workstations / laptops
– Get ITS to change current settings to USB only
• See posted support notes to get started after
installation
Connecting the field PC to a workstation in 2014
• Readying Field PCs
– Inspect device and fully charge batteries – leave on
trickle charge when in office
– Press on/off switch, if no response, hold down on/off
switch (5 seconds or longer) to start Soft Reboot
– Call or email for help if needed
– Download and install 2014 CASI per posted
instructions: – http://www.nrisurvey.org/nrcs/Grazingland/2014/index.html
NRI Grazing Land Survey version (TBD) CAB
– Install CASI and Test before going to field
Ready, set, GO!
Readying Field PCs, continued
• Install and use screen protectors
• Return segments if device is not used or is
repurposed
• Back up frequently
• Preserve power by shutting down completely over
weekends (especially holiday weekends)
• Check all power accessories such as adapters,
support modules, etc.
• Obtain vehicle power adapters if possible and use
them to ‘top off’ batteries
• Soil Stability kits
– Check screens (corrosion)
– Water (distilled or RO)
– Order replacement kits
• http://www.countgrass.com/buy-tools/soil-stability-kit
• Survey rod or pasture stick for height measurements
– Ensure scales are readable
– Folding rulers are pretty handy too
Other field tools
• Tape measures, 150’ (Inst. – Ch. 3)
– Inspect current equipment and replace if needed
– Substitute 200’ if you can’t find 150’
• Pins (survey arrows) – Forestry Suppliers
– Used to tie down transect ends, center, and keep tape from flapping in the wind
– Minimum of 11, replace lost / broken
• Digging tools
– Drain spades/shovels - clean & inspect
Other field tools
• Scale (weigh clipping samples)– Inspect current equipment and replace if needed
– Check calibration
• Digital camera– Check memory card and imager with test shots
• Clipboard / whiteboard–transect endpoint labeling– Substitute other media but be sure that writing supplies
are in good order and practice to make writing visible
• Compass – sighting is best
• Clinometer – measuring slope %
Other field tools
Installation of the CASI
On the Field PC
Installation for 2014
1. Installation of Field PC CASI is simple as copy, paste, and run.
• The Field PC version of the CASI will be installed on the Field PC (not from the
host PC as in the past years)-
• A CAB (cabinet) file is copied to the Field PC where installation is then conducted
– No IT personnel are required.
• The desktop version of CASI for the Web does not require IT installation
2. Moving segments is still accomplished through Desktop PC using
ActiveSync/WMDC and a USB cable connected to Field PC.
• Active Sync/WMDC is approved for CCE computers – considered Microsoft logo software.
Contractors using Vista or Windows 7 computers need Windows Device Manager (see notes)
• Exception: Field PCs equipped with Wi-Fi can download software and access segments
directly from the web – no host PC required (coffee at McDonalds anyone?)
3. Dot Net 2.0 is still required for 2004 Recon. WM 5 & 6 ProXYZ may need
newer, newer Trimble equipment already has an updated version of Dot Net.
Installation via PC equipped with Active Sync - Overview
Step 1. Download CAB file to host (desktop) PC equipped with Active Sync.
• CAB file can be downloaded from:
http://www.nrisurvey.org/nrcs/Grazingland/2014/index.html
• Make sure you get the 2014 NRI Grazing Land CASI - CAB file
Step 2. Save the CAB file to a known location on host PC – normally download directory.
Step 3. Transfer the CAB file to the field PC. With ActiveSync this is copy/paste.
Step 4. From the Field PC, tap on the file name and install the CASI to the Field PC.
Step 3 -Transfer the install CAB files from
the PC to the Field PC
Establish a connection between the Field PC
and the host desktop PC via Active Sync.
In the ActiveSync window on the PC:
• Click on Explore
• Go to the directory on the PC where you
saved the CAB file from Step 2.
• Change the address to explore in the PC.
• Right click on the cab file and select copy
from the pull-down menu.
• Change the file explorer address back to
mobile device
• Right click and from the edit menu select
paste.
• This is a one way trip and we’ll ‘Leave No
Trace’ – be sure to implement Step 5.
The CAB file will be now be copied
from the PC to the Field PC and will
normally be copied to the My
Documents directory on the Field PC.
Recommendation – create NRI2014
folder on SD card and place a copy at
that location.
Step 4 - Install the CASI to the Field PC
On the Field PC:
• Tap on the Windows flag (upper left corner)
• Select File Explorer
• Locate the Cab file (normally file explorer will
default to my documents where we placed the
file in step 3).
• Tap on the Cab File
The CAB file will now install the 2014 Grazing Land
CASI on the Field PC.
Once installation is complete tap ‘OK’ then ‘Start’ –
the NRI Grazing Land Survey program may appear in
the Start menu. If not tap on ‘Start’ then ‘Programs’.
Find the ‘NRI Grazing Land…’ icon and tap.
Step 5 – Delete the CASI *.CAB file from the field PC
Once a successful install is verified - on the Field PC:
• Tap on the Windows flag (upper left corner)
• Select File Explorer
• Locate the Cab file (same location where you placed it in
Step 3).
• Tap and hold on the Cab File until a context menu appears
• Select and tap on Delete
• Eliminates a potential security issue related to movement of
executable installation files and future connections of the
device to USDA workstations
Communication with
CSSM Server
Communication
• Upload and Download of Segments is
now accomplished on the Field PC
screen.
• The Field PC must still be connected to
the host (desktop PC) via ActiveSync or
WMDC and a USB cable.
• If WI-FI is used you do not need a host
PC or the Field PC interface software.
However, access to WI-FI is limited in
many parts of the country.
• Test connectivity by opening a session of
IE and browsing to a site (NRCS or
USDA)
ActiveSync Connection – Host PC
CASI – communication button – Field PC
Communication
• Communication works the same as last year
•The Field PC devices must still be registered
the first time they access the server
•Field PC will default to login (registration) on
first use.
•If you are using new equipment, you must
provide the serial number and model to
CSSM to authorize the equipment for the
data collection
•If no serial number on record at CSSM then
REGISTER WILL NOT WORK
•Send serial numbers to the NRI Grazing
Land Help Desk ([email protected])
Communication Window in CASI,
not menu at bottom of screen
includes:
Login (registration)
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