Trimble Access Training

Agenda - Tuesday• Overview• Trimble Access Installation Manager• Trimble Access

– General Survey– Specialized Applications

• Roads • Tunnels

– Internet Setup Wizard– Services

• GNSS Forecast• AccessSync

• Review• General Question and Answer session

– Survey Controller– Trimble Access

Agenda - Wednesday

• Trimble Connected Community– Survey Edition– Enterprise Edition

• Review

Agenda - Thursday

• Optional Field Session

What is Trimble Access field software?

• Trimble Access is a collection of applications providing survey tools in the field and web based services to the office and field.

• These applications are installed on:– Your field devices– Your office computers– Trimble Servers

OFFICE

•Trimble Access Installation Manager•Trimble Access Drive•Office Software

SERVER

•Trimble Connected Community•Trimble Survey Web Services

Internet Connection

Cabled Connection

FIELD

•Trimble Access Menu•General Survey•Internet Setup•AccessSync•GNSS Planning•Roads•Tunnels

Internet Connection

Elements of Trimble Access• Base Software

• Specialized Applications

• Trimble Access Services

• Trimble Connected Community

Trimble Access Installation Manager

• The Trimble Access Installation Manager automatically installs and updates controllers with the latest software versions that you are entitled to.– The first time you install or update Trimble

Access software, you must download and install the Installation Manager onto the office computer.

– For subsequent installations or updates, you do not need to re-install the Installation Manager. If updates are available, this application updates itself automatically.

– The office computer must have an Internet connection for installations and updates.

1. Exercise: Installation

Download it now from your Trimble Connected Community Organization.• www.myconnectedsite.com

1. Log in2. Browse to the Organization

Administration page on the Trimble Access Home site.

3. Download using the link in the “Field Software and Office Updates” pane.

Tip: Each time you log into the Trimble Connected CommunityTM, you can see on pages provided by Trimble information on the latest versions of software for the system.

Note: You can also install from www.trimble.com/taim

Trimble Access Installation Manager1. Once connected, the Installation Manager reads

the serial number of the device and determines what software the controller is licensed for.

It compares the software installed on the controller with the latest versions available on the Trimble hosted server and provides a list of available updates for the Office and Field.

2. The user then selects the software they want to install or update.– If a component is already up-to-date with the

latest version, it is not available to select.– If a component is compulsory, the text is maroon

and you cannot de-select the item.

3. The Installation Manager downloads the latest versions from the Trimble server and then installs them on the controller.

2. Exercise: Installation

Install Trimble Access on your controller.

– Run the Trimble Access Installation Manager from the Start / Programs menu on the office computer.

– Connect the controller to the office computer using ActiveSync

– Select the software that you want to install or update on the connected controller:

– Click Start. The Trimble Access Installation Manager downloads the license file and the selected components to the office computer and then installs them onto the connected controller.

– Get access to the latest features with minimal effort

– Allows easy installation by remote staff which can help reduce downtime on equipment

Trimble Access Installation Manager

Elements of Trimble Access• Base Software

• Specialized Applications

• Trimble Access Services

• Trimble Connected Community

Base Software

• Trimble Access Menu• General Survey• Settings• Internet Setup tool

Trimble Access MenuAccess everything you need from the home screen

Scroll to Access functions

Notifications and

Internet Connection Information

Trimble softkey to return to the

Trimble Access Menu

Settings including: units, languages,

connection settings, etc

Login to authenticate user and select Site

Configure cellular internet

connection

General Survey functions:

Measure; Stakeout.

Specialized Application: Roads;

Tunnels.

Services: AccessSync; GNSS Forecast

Logging in• Logging in enables you to:

– Separate and distinguish your files from those of other people who use the same controller.

– Easily manage data between particular field crews within an organization.

• Logging in is required by the AccessSync service to:– Authenticate access to services from the field.– Ensure that files are transferred to the correct

controllers in the field, and to the correct organization, project site and folder location in the office.

– Enable you to pick up any controller and access your field project data.

Logging inLogin mode

Use when... Function

[Offline]

You do not currently have an Internet connection, ORYou have not purchased any online services, such as AccessSync.

•Defines the directory that your data will be stored in*1.

[Online]

You have purchased online services, such as AccessSync, ANDYou currently have an internet connection.

•Defines the directory that your data will be stored in*1.•Authenticates that the user has access to services from the field.•Ensures that files are transferred to the correct controllers in the field, and to the correct organization, site, and folder location in the office.

•*1All Trimble Access files will be stored in a folder under [\Trimble Data\<username>].

3. Exercise: Log inLog in on your controller using offline mode1. From the Trimble Access menu, tap Login 2. Select the “Offline” as the Login mode.3. Enter your Trimble Connected Community

username (Member ID). You do not need a password.

• Why enter your TCC member id? You are logging in offline, but we will use online

services (AccessSync) later. The username is used to set up your data folder and when you try to use online services, this will be used for authentication.

4. Your TCC organization name is automatically entered in the Organization field.

5. Tap Next.6. If you have not previously logged in online,

you can review the user settings and then tap Finish.

Explore!Scroll to view applications, Tap the Trimble, help,

notifications and internet icons.

General Survey & Settings

• General Survey– Standard survey tools for

GNSS and conventional surveys

• Settings– Settings in one location and

apply to all applications

4. Exercise: General Survey / Settings

Launch General Survey and Settings

List the differences in the Trimble Access base software compared with Survey Controller.

Internet Setup

A wizard to simplify the setup of cellular Internet connections.

• Escape configuration complexity!

• Using Internet Connection Wizard, – Select the country, service provider

plan– Trimble Access takes care of the rest

5. Exercise: Internet Setup

Set up an internet connection using your mobile phone.

– Note the internet connectivity icon in the task bar.

– Hang up – especially if your phone is roaming!

Elements of Trimble Access• Base Software

• Specialized Applications

• Trimble Access Services

• Trimble Connected Community

Specialized Applications• Specialized.

– Tailored to specific applications (Roads, Tunnels)

• Streamlined.– Simpler workflows– Easier for training– Easier to use the software to

it’s full potential• Buy what you need, but really use

what you have

– Designed to increase survey efficiency

Specialized Applications

• Optional.– Choose which modules to add

to your basic Trimble Access System

– Add more applications when you need them

– Flexible purchasing options• Lifetime license or subscription

Streamlined Workflows: Roads

4. Select Reports to generate final

deliverable

1. Select Job to store data

2. Select Define to Key in or select road

design file

3. Select Survey to stakeout road

Streamlined Workflows: Tunnels

• Explore the Workflow Trimble Access Menu Jobs Define Survey Reports

• Try Switching Applications Trimble button Trimble iconNote that the same job is running in

General Survey and in Roads!

6. Exercise: Roads

Elements of Trimble Access• Base Software

• Specialized Applications

• Trimble Access Services

• Trimble Connected Community

Easy view indication of GNSS statusGood Low Bad

GNSS Forecast Service

Select Settings to modify position, date and time

Position and time of GNSS forecast

A hosted service that obtains the latest almanac data to provide an indication of the GNSS constellation status.

7. Exercise

Explore GNSS Forecast

The Trimble AccessSync Service

The Trimble AccessSync Service• Real time:

– Compares the files in the selected project folders on the controller with the folder on Trimble Connected Community every 30 seconds.

– If there is a file on the controller which does not exist on the server, or if the files are different then the changes will be uploaded

• Flexible:– Uses any internet connection:

ActiveSync, WiFi, or cellular

The Trimble AccessSync Service• Secure:

– To send or receive a file you must be successfully logged into the system

– You can choose which TCC project site to send your data to, and who has access to that site

• Safe: – Files are not overwritten but

renamed if there are duplicates

The Trimble AccessSync Service• Smart:

– Only selected file types are uploaded, • increases the efficiency of transfer • reduces cost of transferring unnecessary

files.

– Only changes are uploaded, not the whole file

– If the internet connection is lost, the files will be uploaded when the internet connection is regained. AccessSync will keep trying to send the files until the transfer is successful.

– GPS corrections take priority over file upload.

The Trimble AccessSync Service• Seamless:

– There’s no need to keep choosing when to send updates, changes are automatically sent in the background while you continue with your work.

Alerts indicate internet connection status and if new files

are available

The Trimble AccessSync Service

Trimble AccessSync status information

Indicates folder from another site. Select to reassign to currently

selected site and sync

Indicates that 4 files ready to synchronize but not selected to

continually update

Indicates that data in username folder is synchronized and will

continually update

8. Exercise: Send Data from the office to the field using TCC.

In the Office1. Log in to the Trimble Connected Community and then

browse to the project site to send files from.2. To transfer files to a single user, expand the folder

name of that user and then select the To the Field folder.

3. Do one of the following:– To transfer a single file, select Upload Files and then browse to

the required file.– To transfer multiple files, select to download an FTP

executable file. Download and run the executable file to open a browser window into which you can directly copy multiple files.

In the field4. Log in to the Trimble Access software. To ensure that

the AccessSync service is set up correctly:a) Select the Online login mode.b) Use the correct Trimble Connected Community username

(Member ID) and password.c) Select the appropriate Trimble Connected Community site.

This determines where your files will be synchronized. 5. On the controller, start the AccessSync service.6. Ensure the appropriate folders are selected to

synchronize

9. Exercise: Send Data from the office to the field using

Trimble Access Drive. In the Office– Use Access Drive to connect to your Trimble

Connected Community organization.– In Windows Explorer, browse to the mapped drive

(by default, this is the W:\ drive), and then to the project folder from which to send the files.

– To transfer files to a single user, expand the folder name of that user and then select the To the Field folder.

In the field4. Log in to the Trimble Access software. To ensure

that the AccessSync service is set up correctly:a) Select the Online login mode.b) Use the correct Trimble Connected Community username

(Member ID) and password.c) Select the appropriate Trimble Connected Community

site. This determines where your files will be synchronized.

5. On the controller, start the AccessSync service.6. Ensure the appropriate folders are selected to

synchronize

10.Exercise Send Data from the office to multiple field crews.

In the Office– Using either TCC or Trimble Access Drive,

browse to the project site to send files from.– To transfer files to all users in the project,

select the To all Users folder.– Upload file/s to be sent.

In the Field4. Log in to the Trimble Access software. To

ensure that the AccessSync service is set up correctly:

a) Select the Online login mode.b) Use the correct Trimble Connected

Community username (Member ID) and password.

c) Select the appropriate Trimble Connected Community site. This determines where your files will be synchronized.

5. On the controller, start the AccessSync service.

6. Ensure the appropriate folders are selected to synchronize

11.Exercise

Explore– Alerts– System Folders– Switching Sites

12.Exercise: Send files from the field to the office

In the Field1. Log in to the Trimble Access software.

To ensure that the AccessSync service is set up correctly:

a) Select the Online login mode.b) Use the correct Trimble Connected

Community username (Member ID) and password.

c) Select the appropriate Trimble Connected Community site. This determines where your files will be synchronized.

2. On the controller, start the AccessSync service.

3. Ensure the appropriate folders are selected to synchronize

View the files in both TCC and Trimble Access Drive

13.Exercise: Setting up Notifications in TCC

1. Browse to the Trimble Access project site.2. Decide when you want to receive a notification

email:• When any users within the project makes a change;

select the top level in the Files gizmo.• When an individual user in the project makes a

change; select the <username> folder in the Files gizmo.

3. Click the Notifications icon .4. Select Add Notification and then follow the wizard

for creating a new notification:5. Step 1: Enter details to determine when a

notification email will be generated.– Enter the Filename Pattern.– Select [Also apply this to all folders in this folder] to

ensure that every file in the folder structure generates a notification email. Click Next.

6. Step 2: Enter recipient details to determine who the notification emails are sent to. Click Next.

7. Step 3: Enter a subject line and message body to determine what the notification email will say. Click Finish.

The Trimble AccessSync Service

Real time information and data exchange between the field and office:– Field users don’t need to return to

the office to deliver files– Office managers can send field

workers new or updated files– Field users can request

QA/assistance of their data from an office worker

Faster turn around of data from the field to the office and vice versa = reduced downtime

Review

• Trimble Access Installation Manager

• Trimble Access – General Survey & Settings– Internet Setup Wizard– Specialized Applications

• Roads • Tunnels

– Services• GNSS Forecast• AccessSync