NaviGate System

Maps of complex infrastructure such as electrical or water networks can be quite intricate, involving many overlapping and intersecting objects. The Core NaviGate system allows users to turn on and off entire layers to simplify maps, but that addresses only one dimension of the problem. The NaviGate Advanced Viewing Module can dramatically improve the readability of the maps for a particular purpose by filtering the data based on the data in the NaviGate database.

The NaviGate AVL (Automatic Vehicle Location) Module provides for the display and management of wireless-connected GPS units in vehicles such as utility maintenance trucks, customer service vehicles, and emergency vehicles. NaviGate AVL displays the current and historical location of vehicles in the NaviGate software environment, and allows users to communicate with the vehicle wirelessly when two-way communication is supported by the AVL field unit.

The NaviGate Dispatch Module provides a flexible but simple interface for viewing and managing the workload of field personnel. The Module focuses on two lists: the list of field personnel currently available and the list of work orders for a single day. Both lists are managed together, and also viewed in a map user interface.

Construction and maintenance personnel need field access to current electronic drawings. Most utilities still satisfy this need by printing out "map books" and taking paper maps into the field. The NaviGate Document Manager Module is a NaviGate extension that maintains a complete and current set of engineering drawings and related documents on mobile laptop or tablet computers, utilizing the web-based NaviGate platform to distribute the files.

The standard NaviGate system provides a primarily read-only interface for viewing Enterprise data. The NaviGate Field Data Entry Module (FDE) extends and enhances NaviGate by providing a mechanism for updating transactional data (work orders, inspection orders, service requests, etc.) or facility attribute data (pole inspections, transformer inspections, valve surveys) in the field. The Field Data Entry Module uses the NaviGate Field Option or Desktop Mobile (see below) to display maps in the field (connected vs. disconnected mobile). FDE provides a Supervisor interface to allow suitably-authorized users to assign work orders or other tasks to field personnel using a graphical, spatial user interface. FDE also allows you to produce paper copies of your inspections or work orders, either in the office or in the field

The standard NaviGate system is designed around office use, and presumes a modestly fast Internet connection and large display screen. The NaviGate Field Option provides a new customized user interface optimized for use on generally slower wireless-connected mobile computing devices where the user interface is smaller and likely to be pen-based rather than mouse-based. The Field Option also provides extensive support for taking data into the field via wireless connections or utilizing a synchronize-and-go disconnected mode of operation.

NaviGate Desktop Mobile is a high performance disconnected mobile platform that will synchronize map data as well as transactional data via whatever connection is available (cellular, Wi-Fi, wired, etc.). Maps and data are always available even without connection or wireless coverage. When in coverage, the Desktop Mobile platform will automatically synchronize and update work orders and any necessary transactions including completed (inbound) work results and new (outbound) transactions. Additionally, any changes and updates to map and attribute data on field devices will be automatically synchronized at the same time to field devices, Thus, all mobile users will have the latest information available for completing work and making decisions.

NaviGate Outage Management Module provides users with the ability totrack and visualize outage and trouble calls and predict and determine extents of an outage. This includes subsequent dispatch, and monitoring of the restoration process. NaviGate OMS captures trouble and outage calls and displays those on a map. Using the current as operated network model, it can provide impacted customer lists, and help dispatchers determine the best restoration process for any specific outage.

The NaviGate Operations Visualization System (OVS) shows utility operations information via a web-based and map-based user interface. Utilities can use OVS to display maps and reports on real-time operating activity such as trouble calls, maintenance work, construction activity, and so on.

The NaviGate Printing Module provides enhanced printing and plotting capability for NaviGate applications.

The NaviGate Trace Module is based on the concept of networks and connectivity. Within NaviGate, users can trace any network (pipes or wires) either upstream or downstream, highlight the traced network and generate lists of segments and components along the traced network. Connectivity information is typically maintained digitally in an organization’s GIS, OMS, or engineering analysis program(s). NaviGate can utilize any one of those sources to obtain the network model that contains the necessary connectivity data to make the Trace Module work. Once NaviGate has the network model and the Trace Module is available, users can select segments of a network and trace upstream or downstream to the source or customer, or stop at any specified device along the way. Once a trace has been performed, it will highlight on the map and all connected segments and devices will be listed in the output window. A variety of filtered reports are available from the output of the network trace.

The NaviGate USA (Underground Service Alert) Module provides interfaces to Call-Before-You-Dig call centers so that USA tickets can be displayed and managed in NaviGate, both in the office and in the field via a wireless connection.

The NaviGate Vegetation Management Module (VM) extends and enhances NaviGate by providing a mechanism for updating transactional field data related to vegetation management (trimming orders, inspections, etc.) by applying components of the NaviGgate Field Data Entry, Field Option and Mobile Desktop Modules. VM provides a Supervisor interface to allow suitably-authorized users to assign both inspection and trimming/chemical treatment orders electronically to mobile personnel (including contractors) using a graphical, spatial user interface. Field users receive, and complete work orders wirelessly within the data-rich NaviGate graphical interface. NaviGate VM will maintain vegetation history and condition from inspections (optionally including species). VM also allows you to produce paper copies of your inspections or work orders, either in the office or in the field.