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fieldcraft guide
MapSight
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620-02800 GE MapSight Fieldcraft GuideMS-104-14-07-3.0
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The MapSight is a rugged mobile device that measures locations and dimensions of remote targets.
DANGER !!!
KEEP OUT!!
1.75m
What Does MapSight™ Do?
5.25m
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Suspend Mode• Instant Start - Memory kept
• Suspend time ≈ 2 days• Instant startup
Full Power Off• Full shutdown of MapSight• Reboot on start up ≈ 45s
ONRunning time ≈ 1 working day
2sec
Turning On and Off
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Blocks sunlight to allow low screen brightness
The Glare Shield
Screen Brightness - Make it brighter
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+
Turn the eyepiece to adjust focus
Start> Settings> System Tab> Backlight> Brightness Tab>
Brightness Adjustment
Improve Screen Visibility
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Hands Free - Shoulder Strap
Stylus holder
Extra protection for screen and lenses
Add a screen protector to minimise wear
Sun visor for camera and laser
Extra Protection
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3D Fix +
4.2PDOP Lower = Better
1-2 Good 3-6 Moderate
>6 Poor
Plot of satellite locations
Autonomous MapSight Basic
3D FixMaximum
Accuracy*: 3.5m
Maximum Accuracy*: 1.5m
GPS+ MapSight Pro/Solutions
3D Fix +
Maximum Accuracy*: <1.0m
SBAS+ MapSight Pro/Solutions
SBAS +
* Accuracy is CEP - 50% of time
GPS Performance
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Trees and Buildings will degrade GPS signals
WAAS EGNOS
SBAS Coverage Map
MSASGAGAN
Non-SBAS areasOnly use ‘Enable SBAS’ if inside an SBAS coverage area
Laser in from a clear position
GPS Performance
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• Put in ‘Full Power Off’ mode if storing.• Enable Auto Power Off *
• Turn off the keypad backlight
Start> Settings> System Tab> Power> Advanced Tab>
Start> Settings> System Tab> Backlight> Brightness Tab>
* Puts MapSight into ‘Suspend’ mode
after a preset time.
Extend Battery Life
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Improve your handheld stability - Find the balance point
So that MapSight doesn’t
move when capturing data...
Support the MapSight with
your hand
=
Squeeze the capture Button
Using MapSight Handheld
Squeeze the Button
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Keep the MapSight center still. Use a low magnetic signature tripod for the best measurements.
• Best Stability• Hands free operation
Getting the Best Measurements
Movement adds error
Tripod
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Keep away from large steel objects to minimize magnetic
interference
When to Calibrate
How to Calibrate
Month
Instructions on the calibration process can be found by clicking the Compass Calibration icon on your MapSight unit.
A
B
TravelOnce a month
Big objects require more
space
Compass Accuracy
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Distance
15.7MBearing
105.3°T
PDOP
2.2GPS Fix
3D Fix
Wires
Distance
16.5MBearing
119.6°T
PDOP
2.1GPS Fix
3D Fix
Poles
On Target
Distance
15.7M
Too Low
Too High
Use the live laser distance as a
guide.
Left of Pole
Distance
134.9M
On Target
Distance
16.5M
Right of Pole
Distance
137.6M
Move the crosshairs over
the target to make sure you
are hitting it
Targeting Thin Objects
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Pick the furthest extent of the tree
Track up and down the wire. Use the real time overlay to
find the shortest missing line distance.
2.3m2.5m 2.1m 2.1m
Use the ‘Missing Line’ tool to find the minimum tree-wire clearance.
1.8m
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2
Over Head Line Clearance
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The target base point is obstructed
Water can be difficult to laser Use this point on the bank.
Aim at a point on the same level
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1
2
2
Span Height
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You can’t see the baseUse the first shot to capture a
point at the same level
Measure the width using solid ground points
Some thin objects are difficult to target
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2
3
3 Shot Height
Missing Line
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Recapture the image with the new exposure
setting.
Manual Exposure Adjustment
Darker Lighter
Back lighting can cause difficulties with exposure.
Choose the exposure level that best meets your needs
Improve Your Photos
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Wait until the measurement overlay is positioned correctly
before taking the photo.
Overlay Position
Compose your photos
For best results use the tripod
Adjust the camera position to ensure the measurement is completely within the photo.
Measurement Overlays
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Turn off the camera review in MapSight
Turn on Auto Proceed
Select ‘Display for X second(s)’
Slider all the way left
The camera will no longer ask to review and accept each image.
Settings
Automatically advances to the next field in the form.
You can always get back to the form by tapping ‘cancel’
Speeding Up Capture Data
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620-02800 GE MapSight Fieldcraft GuideMS-104-14-07-3.0