STREAM LINING CROSS CONNECTION SURVEYS USING POCKETPCs MACTEC Federal Programs, Inc. 8 April 2004 MACTEC

STREAM LINING CROSS STREAM LINING CROSS

CONNECTION SURVEYS CONNECTION SURVEYS

USING POCKETPCsUSING POCKETPCs

MACTEC Federal Programs, Inc.MACTEC Federal Programs, Inc.

8 April 20048 April 2004

MACTECMACTEC

WaterTool.ppt - Page 2

OverviewOverview

Cross Connection and Backflow Prevention Cross Connection and Backflow Prevention Device RequirementsDevice Requirements

Past Survey Methodology Past Survey Methodology

WaterToolWaterTool Reasons for DevelopmentReasons for Development

System ComponentsSystem Components

Field ExperienceField Experience

BenefitsBenefits

SummarySummary


Cross Connection/Backflow Prevention Cross Connection/Backflow Prevention Device RequirementsDevice Requirements

Must follow Federal, State, Local, and Air Must follow Federal, State, Local, and Air Force RegulationsForce Regulations

Federal, State, and Local Regulations Federal, State, and Local Regulations based on Safe Drinking Water Actbased on Safe Drinking Water Act

Water purveyor responsibility Water purveyor responsibility

Enforced by local health agencyEnforced by local health agency


Requirements – cont.Requirements – cont.

AFI 32-1066 - Framework for Air Force BPD AFI 32-1066 - Framework for Air Force BPD ProgramProgram

Requires survey every 5 yearsRequires survey every 5 years

Adopts Technical Guidance Adopts Technical Guidance

Defines Responsibilities of Air Force PersonnelDefines Responsibilities of Air Force Personnel

Establishes Recordkeeping for BPD ProgramEstablishes Recordkeeping for BPD Program

Recommends Testing and Inspection IntervalsRecommends Testing and Inspection Intervals

Requires Training and Certification of PlumbersRequires Training and Certification of Plumbers


Past Survey MethodologyPast Survey Methodology

Survey Team – Contractors, CES, BEFSurvey Team – Contractors, CES, BEF

Existing AF Forms 845 and 848 locatedExisting AF Forms 845 and 848 located

CC/BPD data handwritten on AF Form 845CC/BPD data handwritten on AF Form 845

Location, size, manufacturer, serial number, Location, size, manufacturer, serial number, degree of hazarddegree of hazard

Device location sketchesDevice location sketches

Data hand-transferred to AF Form 848Data hand-transferred to AF Form 848

CC/BPD data stored in 3-ring bindersCC/BPD data stored in 3-ring binders


Reasons for Development of Reasons for Development of Water ToolWater Tool

Manage the large quantities of dataManage the large quantities of data Hundreds of buildingsHundreds of buildings

Thousands of devices and data itemsThousands of devices and data items

More efficient surveysMore efficient surveys

More efficient updatesMore efficient updates

More accurate data collectionMore accurate data collection

More efficient cost estimatesMore efficient cost estimates

Databases exist but are not linked to PocketPC’sDatabases exist but are not linked to PocketPC’s


Water Tool System ComponentsWater Tool System Components

Desktop Master DatabaseDesktop Master Database

Microsoft Access Microsoft Access

DoD, Industry StandardDoD, Industry Standard

Open system can link withOpen system can link with other databases other databases

PocketPC DatabasePocketPC Database

Visual CE by SywareVisual CE by Syware

ODBC compliantODBC compliant

Supports Rapid Application Supports Rapid Application Development (RAD) Development (RAD)


Water Tool System SetupWater Tool System Setup

Desktop, orDesktop, or

Network Share DriveNetwork Share Drive

Install FormsInstall Forms

Sync DataSync Data


Desktop Master Database Desktop Master Database - Main Menu- Main Menu


Desktop Master Database Desktop Master Database – Facilities Screen– Facilities Screen


Desktop Master Database Desktop Master Database – Devices Screen– Devices Screen


Desktop Master Database Desktop Master Database – Devices Screen– Devices Screen


Desktop Master Database Desktop Master Database – Test Results Screen– Test Results Screen


Desktop Master Database Desktop Master Database - Reports Menu- Reports Menu


AF Form 845AF Form 845


AF Form 848AF Form 848


PocketPC – Main MenuPocketPC – Main Menu

FEATURES

Tap the buttons to go to different screens Tap Close to exit application


PocketPC – Facilities ScreenPocketPC – Facilities Screen

FEATURES

Tap the More button to view more facility informationData can be entered directly into fieldsOr data can be selected from pull down lists



FEATURESEase of Use Features

Show list views of the Data and go directly to that selected information



FEATURES

Tap Add New Device to add a device Tap on device grid to go to the device screen


PocketPC – Device ScreenPocketPC – Device Screen

FEATURES

Tap Device Details to see more information Tap Loc. / Sketch to enter the location and sketch the site Tap Comments / Recommendations to enter that information Tap Close to return to the Facilities screen



FEATURES

Enter sketches to supplement dataInformation can be entered from pop up keypadsTap Back to Top to return to the main device screen Tap Close to return to the Facilities screen



FEATURESFlexible Data Entry

Comment fields can be built from selections in a phrase list New phrases can be added to the list from the comment field


PocketPC – Test Results ScreenPocketPC – Test Results Screen

FEATURES

Tap on the different Valves to enter test information Tap Close to return to the Main Menu screen


PocketPC – Other ScreensPocketPC – Other Screens


PocketPC – Database ToolsPocketPC – Database Tools

FEATURES

Expunge – delete data tables Backup – backup data tables Index CDB – create indexes


Water Tool Field ExperienceWater Tool Field Experience

Survey Team – MACTEC (2), CES, BEFSurvey Team – MACTEC (2), CES, BEF

For each building on base:For each building on base:

Review existing AF 848 formsReview existing AF 848 forms

Identify cross connections and devicesIdentify cross connections and devices

Enter data and sketches on PocketPCEnter data and sketches on PocketPC

Take digital photographTake digital photograph

Assign priority based on hazard levelAssign priority based on hazard level


WaterTool Field Experience – cont. WaterTool Field Experience – cont.

Review and edit dataReview and edit data

Link photographs to devicesLink photographs to devices

Print AF Forms 845 and 848Print AF Forms 845 and 848

Sync dataSync data


Water Tool BenefitsWater Tool Benefits

Reduce total survey timeReduce total survey time Eliminates data transfer from form to formEliminates data transfer from form to form

Eliminates data transfer from form to computerEliminates data transfer from form to computer

Single data input reduces survey errorsSingle data input reduces survey errors

Reduce future survey timeReduce future survey time Device information is currentDevice information is current

Only changes must be entered Only changes must be entered

Management Tool easily prints survey dataManagement Tool easily prints survey data

DOD Developed software – its Free to you.DOD Developed software – its Free to you.


Future EnhancementsFuture Enhancements

Take Pictures with PocketPCTake Pictures with PocketPC

Camera AttachmentCamera Attachment

Memory CardsMemory Cards

Wireless Database AccessWireless Database Access

ODBC Connections ExistODBC Connections Exist

Infrastructure Must Be In PlaceInfrastructure Must Be In Place

GPS CapabilitiesGPS Capabilities

Integration with GeoBase/ACES SystemsIntegration with GeoBase/ACES Systems


Where UsedWhere Used

MACTEC has used at 3 AF Bases and MACTEC has used at 3 AF Bases and 11 ANG Bases11 ANG Bases

Independently implemented at several Independently implemented at several other AF Basesother AF Bases

Bases use the Water Tool to:Bases use the Water Tool to: Meet regulatory requirementsMeet regulatory requirements

Update surveys and maintain test resultsUpdate surveys and maintain test results

Manage their CC/BPD inspection and testing Manage their CC/BPD inspection and testing program program

Prepare RFQ for BPD testing contractsPrepare RFQ for BPD testing contracts


Water Tool System SummaryWater Tool System Summary

Desktop and PocketPC Components Desktop and PocketPC Components Supports simple upkeep and maintenance of Supports simple upkeep and maintenance of

CC/BPD Program CC/BPD Program Allows Allows

Quick and efficient field data collectionQuick and efficient field data collection Management of all devicesManagement of all devices Printing of required formsPrinting of required forms

Software is freeSoftware is free

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