Monitoring 1.1.3

Monitoring version 1.1.3, released in July 2021. It can be run on both Windows and Android controllers that support Trimble Access, and is compatible with Trimble Access version 2021.10 or later.

New features

Export coordinates of measured epochs in CSV file format

Monitoring measurements can now be exported in CSV format which contains the point ID, coordinates, and time stamp for each monitoring point and round measurement. This streamlines transferring data to an office software for reporting and deliverable creation.

Add option to repeat missing targets

The Options screen now has a Repeat Missing Targets check box, enabling repeat measurements for any skipped or missed targets.

  • Backsight points

    When enabled the Repeat Missing Targets setting forces the instrument to immediately remeasure failed backsight measurements during each round. This is useful when a backsight point is temporarily blocked.

  • Monitoring points

    Measurements are automatically taken at the end of the round if they were temporarily blocked shortly before (for example, a vehicle parks in front of prism for a short period of time).

Send Trimble Access Monitoring reports to Trimble Connect project

Trimble Access Monitoring exports and reports can now be synchronized to Trimble Connect.

To do this, in the Projects screen select the project and then tap , select Settings and select the Upload linked project files as well as field data and exports check box. The files will be synchronized to Trimble Connect when you synchronize the project.

Edit Monitoring target information when Monitoring round is paused

If you pause the measuring when performing monitoring, you can now change the Monitoring Target information. This is useful for changing key target information such as prism type, constant, height, and measurement mode to correct previous mistakes or to make on-the-fly changes.

Compare with previous epoch to turn to previous measured position in Monitoring round

Selecting Previous epoch from the Compare with field in the Options screen now forces the total station to turn to the last measured location of the monitoring target instead of to the reference location. This reduces searching time in cases where the monitoring target has moved substantially from the initial position and ensures the target can be measured properly.

NOTE – If you select First epoch or First and previous epoch from the Compare with field the instrument turns to the position of the reference measurement.

Add configuration page when exporting to Settop M1 for automated monitoring setup

When transferring a site setup to Settop M1 for an automated monitoring setup, the new Settop M1 options screen now allows further flexibility and configuration of an automated monitoring setup. You must enter the Settop M1 user and password credentials to be able to modify the project name, adjust the scheduler settings, or to enable Repeat Missing Targets at the end of the round.

Enhancements

  • Sort Point List by clockwise azimuth direction

    You can now sort the Point list by clockwise direction from reference (backsight) azimuth. This reduces the time to measure multiple targets in various directions by limiting the size of rotation the instrument turns in each measurement.

    To sort by this method, tap the Sort softkey below the Point list and select the required sorting method.

Resolved issues

  • Units: We have fixed a units issue when importing or exporting a Monitoring targets CSV file.

  • Duplicate points: Uploading a Monitoring Point List CSV that has duplicate point IDs now updates the existing points with the imported target information.

  • Exporting F1-only measurements: Now if you try to export a site setup that contains F1-only measurements to Trimble 4D Control a message warns that only two-face measurements are supported by Trimble 4D Control.

  • Application error: You will no longer see an application error when the laser pointer is active.