20210368635 vLocate RTK Mapper

Specifications

• Product Name: vLocate RTK Mapper
• Manufacturer: IPEG Corporation
• Support Contact: (844) 811 UTTO, support@utto.com
• Patent Number: 20210368635
• Version: June 2023 v1.4

Safety Notes

Please read this information carefully and follow any
instructions that may be given.

Buried Assets: Always use care when marking,
locating, or relocating buried facilities. Utilize all available
information, including as-built maps, local site knowledge, and
complementary products and technologies whenever possible. Make
sure you have received proper training and certification to use the
equipment. Always be aware of your surroundings, especially in
streets with vehicular traffic.

FCC Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to FCC/CFR 47 part 15
and Europe ETSI RED.

Product Warranty

Any changes or modifications made to this product not expressly
approved by IPEG Corporation could void the user’s warranty.

Subject to the limitations and exclusions herein, parts and
labor will be provided when a unit fails within one (1) year of
first use. Warranty repairs carry the remainder of the factory
warranty or 90 days, whichever is longer.

Contents

1. Install the Mobile App
2. Sign into App & Pair Bluetooth
3. Initialization Process
4. RTK Network Status View
5. Select Mapping or vLocate
6. Mapping Facilities & Services
7. vLocate Mode
8. Settings Menu
9. Device Controls & Specifications
10. Appendix 1: Manual RTK Set Up
11. Appendix 2: FAQs

Install the Mobile App

1. To install the mobile App:
   • Search for “vLocate” and download the App.
   • Install the App.
2. Open the App:
   • Tap the vLocate UTTO icon.
   • If prompted, allow use while using the App.

Sign into Mobile App & Pair vLocate Mapper via

Bluetooth

Ensure your phone has active cell service and is connected to
the internet. Enter your UTTO Username, Password & Sign In.

To pair the vLocate Mapper Device to your phone via
Bluetooth:

1. Ensure you are logged in to the App.
2. Power on your vLocate Mapper device.
3. PRESS & HOLD the power button for 5 to 10 seconds.
   • A pop-up box will appear, tap Pair.
   • Release the device’s On/Off Button.

Initialization Process

(ensure device is powered on and has been paired via
Bluetooth)

If you do not have a UTTO VRS RTK account, use the Select RTK
Network option and manually select a station, see Section XXX of
this document.

Wait 5 to 10 seconds.

If you have a UTTO VRS account, this screen is automatically
bypassed.

Ensure you have a clear view of the sky.

After a minute or two, you will see the RTK status go from FLOAT
mode to FIXED. It is recommended to always Map and vLocate in FIXED
mode.

Tap NEXT when ready.

Note: UTTO VRS is a proprietary correction service offering that
is part of your UTTO Cloud License and is automatically available
nationwide in the U.S.A with unlimited usage (contact UTTO support
if you wish to add this service feature).

Select Mapping or vLocate Mode

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Settings Menu

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Device Controls & Specifications

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Appendix 1: Manual RTK Set Up

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Appendix 2: FAQs

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vLocate RTK Mapper User Guide

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Patent Number: 20210368635

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Safety Notes Please read this information carefully and follow any instructions that may be given.

Buried Assets Always use care when marking, locating or relocating buried facilities and use all available information including as-built maps, local site knowledge and complimentary products and technologies when possible. Ensure you have been trained and where necessary certified to use the equipment. Always be aware of your surroundings, especially in streets with vehicular traffic.

FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to FCC/CFR 47 part 15 and Europe ETSI RED.
Product Warranty Any changes or modifications made to this product not expressly approved by IPEG Corporation could void the user’s warranty.
Subject to the limitation and exclusions herein, parts and labor will be provided when a unit fails within one (1) year of first use. Warranty repairs carry the remainder of the factory warranty or 90 days, whichever is longer.
Exclusion from Warranty · All defects or damages caused by misuse, abuse, improper installation, alteration, neglect, modification, lack of maintenance, or uses other than those for which products were intended.
· All defects, damages, or injuries caused by improper training, operation, or servicing of products in a manner inconsistent with manufacturer’s recommendations.

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Contents
1 Install the Mobile App 2 Sign into App & Pair Bluetooth 3 Initialization Process 4 RTK Network Status View 5 Select Mapping or vLocate 6 Mapping Facilities & Services 7 vLocate Mode 8 Settings Menu 9 Device Controls & Specifications Appendix 1 : Manual RTK Set Up Appendix 2: FAQs
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1. Install the Mobile App
1. To install the mobile App a. Search “vLocate” and download the App b. Install
2. Open the App a. Tap the vLocate UTTO icon (if prompted, allow use while using the App)

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2. Sign into Mobile App & Pair vLocate Mapper via Bluetooth
Ensure your phone has active cell service and is connected to the internet. Enter your UTTO Username, Password & Sign In

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To Pair the vLocate Mapper Device to your phone via Bluetooth a. Ensure you are logged in to the App b. Power on your vLocate Mapper device then PRESS & HOLD the
power button for 5 to 10 seconds. A pop-up box will appear, tap “Pair”. Release the device’s On/Off Button.
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3. Initialization Process
(ensure device is powered on and has been paired via Bluetooth)

If you do not have a UTTO VRS RTK account, use the “Select RTK Network” option and manually select a station, see Section XXX of this document.

Wait 5 to 10 seconds

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4. RTK Network Status View ­ UTTO VRS Account

Ensure you have a clear view of the sky
After a minute or two you will see the RTK status go from FLOAT mode to FIXED. It is recommended to always Map and vLocate in “FIXED” mode
Tap NEXT when ready

Note: UTTO VRS is a proprietory correction service offering that is part of your UTTO Cloud License and is automatically available nationwide in the U.S.A with unlimited usage (contact UTTO support if you wish to add this service feature)

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5. Select Mapping or vLocate Mode
To map and capture assets points or lines
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To relocate

existing asset

points or lines

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6. Mapping Facilities & Services
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6.1 Entering Target Details
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Select whether you are mapping a “Line” (pipeline/cable) or a “Fixture” such as a valve cover or manhole cover.

Select Utility type

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6.2 Entering Asset Attribute Information
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(Line Mode Shown) Enter attribute information associated with the target to be mapped and stored with the session. (Tags can be used for fast entry with predictive text functionality and memory for future use of any custom labels you enter).
(Fixture Mode Shown) Once attribute information entry is completed, tap DONE and you are ready to START CAPTURE
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6.3 Capturing Points

Tap arrow to view session captures panel

Position the Mapper

directly over the

target point to be

mapped and press

inside the “Capture

1

Point” circle once.

The total number of points captured in the session are displayed.
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Shows mode selection (Line or Fixtures). Tap to change modes
When session is completed, tap the END icon and confirm Yes or No
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6.4 View Panel
Tap arrow to close panel view

Expansion tab shows line points (L) and Value fixture captures

Scroll up or down, or

1

tap to edit a point

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User Tip: Should you wish to delete a captured point from the session, long press Capture Point circle for 2 seconds continuously and confirm Yes/ No.

Tap to change from Line to Fixtures mode
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6.5 Upload Mapping Session to your UTTO cloud account
Once you have ended and saved the mapping session you will be returned to the home screen.
The saved session appears in the “Upload” indicator. Tap on the cloud icon and the upload begins as indicated by a spinning cloud icon.
Once completed the upload icon will disappear.
You can accumulate multiple sessions but it is recommened to upload after each is completed.
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7. vLocate Mode ­ Sat View
Tap Asset Panel to expand and view more attribute details
Satellite View will be displayed until you are close to the target point at which time the screen will auto jump to Target Mode view (this jump distance is selectable in the Settings Menu via the slider )
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To relocate captured asset points or lines

Distance to Target

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7.1 vLocate Target View

Mode: vLocate

When the asset is within the Target Distance (default 3m in Settings Menu) and RTK status is FIXED, the Sat View automatically jumps to Target View as shown below.

Tap Asset Panel to expand and view more attribute details

TYPE Line UTILITY TAGS

Approaching Target
(The white arrow will always point to the closest asset point)
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Directly Over Target
(Audio confirmation and device vibration will occur)
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8. Settings Page & Status Bar

Status Bar

BT connectivity indicator
Not connected to the RTK Mapper Connected to the RTK Mapper

In vLocate mode establishes the distance the UI jumps from map view to target view
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RTK Feed connectivity and satellite count indicator
Shows No RTK feed being received Shows receiving RTK feed with active number of satellites
Tapping on the Menu icon opens the settings page
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9. Controls & Specifications

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All Specifications Subject to Change

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Appendix 1: Manually Select RTK Provider & Station
A.1 Select RTK Provider Network

Ensure the vLocate Mapper is turned ON and has a clear sky view.
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A.2 Enter RTK Provider Account Details

Select “Enter Details Manually”
(Enterprise customers may see their proprietary RTK Network auto populated, check with your GIS team or UTTO support specialist with any questions)

Enter your RTK account details (in similar form to shown below):

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A.3 Select an RTK Reference Station
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From the list, select the nearest RTK Reference Station to your job site (within 10km/6miles recommended)
After a minute or two you will see the RTK status go from FLOAT mode to FIXED. It is recommended to always Map and vLocate in “FIXED” mode. Tap NEXT when ready
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Appendix 2. FAQs
Can I view and export my uploaded sesssions from my UTTO Cloud?
Yes, to view/export uploaded sessions, login to your UTTO account (contact support if help required)
Why do I need an internet connection? 1) The vLocate Mapper is an advanced cloud-based system that stores, processes and distributes data back to the field user in real time. 2) the RTK correction signal comes over the internet to the vLocate device via your cell phone.
What type of battery charger should I use?
The vLocate device uses a standard USB Type A connection of 5V @ 0.5A and takes about 1 hour to get to +75% capacity.
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What is the Z axis?
The Z axis is the height (in inches or cm) above where the original point was captured.
What is RTK?
A GPS correction signal that comes from a remote, fixed position station and enables high accuracy points to be captured.
Should I terminate the RTK connection when finished my session?
Yes, when not using the RTK feed, be sure to terminate the connection or exit the app to save cellular usage.

How do I change from metric to imperial units?
Use the Menu (burger icon) in the top right corner and make selection.

How soon after uploading will my session be ready for vLocate?
Anywhere between 30 seconds and a minute depending on your cellular connection.

Can I walk as I capture high accuracy GPS points?
If you require inch/cm accuracy, then remain still for a few seconds as you capture and save points.

What is Map View & Target View?
In vLocate mode, you will be in Map View when not in close proximity to the target, as soon as you get near the display will automatically jump to Target View.

Does the system use my phone’s compass?
Yes, for best results when using guidance ensure the calibration feature of your phone is turned on (check with your phone’s manufacturer on how to do this or contact UTTO support).

How do I get back to Map View when in Target Mode and stood directly over a captured point?
This is normal, you just need to walk away from the point and hit the back arrow (the distance you need to move depends on the distance selected in the Settings menu via the slider bar).

What is the difference between Fixed and Float RTK Modes?
In FLOAT mode the algorithm is still working toward an optimal accuracy solution. Always wait for FIXED mode. Environmental conditions can cause FIX to drop to Float mode during active sessions (the vLocate system detects this and will not permit collection or relocation during these periods without user override).
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