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Introducing infraMAP 6 -- Just released!
In 2002, iWater created infraMap software to help its own crews work more efficiently. Originally designed to reduce overtime, eliminate paperwork, and make everyone’s job easier, the program has been perfected by the field personnel that use it everyday. After over a half-decade in the field, infraMap has evolved into the most powerful, user-friendly asset mapping tool on the planet. Learn More...
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Goleta Water District
Mobile GIS Implementation
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Enterprise SDE Integration (SQL Server)
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Hydraulic Valve Machine Interface (PT-25)
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Mobile User Interface (infraMap 5.0)
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Description:
Goleta Water District is located in Santa Barbara County, California, and has the following attributes:
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29,000 acres of service area.
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14,000 service connections.
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Approximately 230 miles of water distribution pipeline.
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Water used the District’s existing GIS data to load into the infraMap software. All utility layers such as water, wastewater, streets, and trees were loaded up and displayed on the vehicle mounted computer.
The Valve Monitoring System allowed the District to connect their Pacific-Tek hydraulic valve machine directly to infraMap software. Details such as turns, direction, position, and torque can now be recorded and stored directly into the geodatabase.
Goleta Water District was also able to maximize field crew efficiency with infraMap’s vast array of functionality. Redline tools allow for easy communication with GIS staff to identify issues. And location and routing tools provide simple navigation to any address or asset within the District.
In addition, Answer Panel queries give field personnel one-click answers to typical questions such as the locations of broken/closed valves, or number of hydrants flushed within a time frame.
Customer outages are no longer a concern thanks to infraMap pipeline tracing. In a matter of seconds, field crews can identify critical valves to shut, hydrants out of service, and customers affected. Reports for customer notification are generated automatically.
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City of Santa Ana
Data Conversion & Mobile GIS
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Microstation to GIS Conversion
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Enterprise SDE Integration (SQL Express)
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Sub-Meter GPS Data Collection
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Mobile User Interface (infraMap 5.2)
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Description:
iWater provided City of Santa Ana with a complete GIS system using CAD conversion, sub-meter GPS, and application development. The City’s water division is comprised of the following:
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Serves a population of 347,000
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Approximately 10,000 distribution system valves
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Approximately 5,000 fire hydrants
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Approximately 500 miles of pipeline
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iWater used existing Microstation drawings to assess valve and fire hydrant locations throughout the 27 + square miles of service area. After the system was analyzed, the iWater data model was used for the geodatabase design and data conversion began.
iWater used sub-meter GPS to collect the locations of pipeline vertexes, valves and hydrants throughout the service area. Previously, updates would take anywhere from six months to a year to add to the maps. Now, the data could be instantly synchronized and catalogued with the master SDE geodatabase.
With a complete GIS in place, the City was able to take full advantage by using infraMap 5.2 software out in the field using tablet PCs. This gave both water and sewer field crews the ability to view a seamless digital map of the system, identify asset maintenance history, and use GPS to navigate easily. They even had specialized tools such as a Linked Documents tool to view foreman’s cards and as-built drawings, and a Pipeline Isolation Trace which can identify the valves to shut down during an emergency.
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City of Newport Beach
Mobile GIS Integration
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Enterprise SDE Integration (Oracle 9i)
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Water, Wastewater, and Electric Divisions
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Mobile User Interface (infraMap 5.2)
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Description:
The City of Newport Beach is located in Orange County, California, and has the following attributes:
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55 Square miles of service area
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Approximately 277 miles of sewer collection pipeline
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Approximately 350 miles of water distribution main
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iWater used the City’s existing GIS data to load into the infraMap software. All utility layers such as water, wastewater, streets, and electric were loaded up and displayed on vehicle mounted computers.
The City uses infraMap for Underground Service Alerts (USA), water distribution maintenance, sewer main jetting and maintenance, and streetlight inspection/repair. Each department uses Getac V100 ruggedized tablet PCs with daylight visible screens and built-in GPS.
The City’s Oracle SDE database houses the enterprise geodatabase. Newport Beach GIS staff can make updates to the maps while field crews are collecting maintenance data. Synchronization is performed by field crews on demand with the click of a button.
In addition, Answer Panel queries give field personnel one-click answers to typical questions such as the locations of broken/closed valves, miles of sewer main jetted within a time frame, or streetlights needing repair.
Customer outages are no longer a concern thanks to infraMap pipeline tracing. In a matter of seconds, field crews can identify critical valves to shut, hydrants out of service, and customers affected. Reports for customer notification are generated automatically.
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Las Vegas Valley Water District
infraMAP Field Crew Software Implementation
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Enterprise SDE Integration (Oracle)
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Hydraulic Valve Machine Interface (TM-7)
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Custom Toolset Development
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Mobile User Interface (infraMap 5.2)
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Description:
Las Vegas Valley Water District is located in Clark County, Nevada, and has the following attributes:
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Over 1 million customers
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Over 100,000 system valves
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Over 30,000 fire hydrants
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Over 4,500 miles of water distribution pipeline
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Previously, LVVWD was using a server-based GIS system for their field force. The system was dependent on cellular communication to access the maps which proved to be slow and unreliable. The system was also cumbersome and difficult to use.
The District’s existing GIS data was used to load into the infraMap software. Map symbology and extents were easily ported over to maintain a consistent look and feel of the original system.
The Valve Monitoring System allowed the District to connect their Wachs TM-7 hydraulic valve machine directly to infraMap software. Details such as turns, direction, position, and torque could now be recorded and stored directly into the geodatabase.
Data is synchronized to the District’s Oracle ArcSDE database. With the click of a button, field crews can send their inspection and torque data to the main GIS server and download everyone else’s changes back to their mobile computers.
The Las Vegas Valley Water District is also able to maximize field crew efficiency with infraMAP’s vast array of functionality. New redline tools allow for easy communication with GIS staff to identify issues. Location and routing tools provide simple navigation to any address or asset within the District. And pipeline tracing can also be performed to identify critical valves for more efficient shutdowns.
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Cucamonga Valley Water District
infraMAP Field Crew Software Implementation
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Enterprise SDE Integration (SQL Server)
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Cityworks CMMS Integration
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Dig-Smart USA Ticket Management
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Mobile User Interface (infraMap 6.0)
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Description:
Cucamonga Valley Water District is located in Riverside County, California, and has the following attributes:
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Over 52 square miles of service area
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Over 4 million feet of water distribution pipeline
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Over 2.5 million feet of sewer collection pipeline
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CVWD chose infraMAP software to be the field crew entry point for their mapping and asset management system. By connecting directly into their Cityworks CMMS, users are able to create and display work orders and service requests directly within the infraMAP interface.
In addition to work order and service request management, CVWD is able to streamline workflow for USA locators. Using Dig-Smart 3.1 in the office, incoming tickets are automatically organized and assigned to approprite field staff. infraMAP is used out in the field to display tickets and arrange them based on the most efficient route possible.
Both water and sewer crews rely on infraMAP to perform routine maintenance on all of their major assets. CSR representatives use infraMAP for call taking and customer service requests, while managers and supervisors take advantage of the easy to use reporting capabilities. GIS and IT staff also benefit from the straightforward software deployment and ease of administration.
With the successful integration of GIS, Maintenance Management, Underground Service Alerts, and the future integration of their HTE billing system and iTron fixed network, CVWD has proven to be an industry leader in utilities management.
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