• Start the device
  
  • Utilize your own SIM CARD PIN to unlock the sim card
    
  • We have sent you a pin code to unlock the GROUNDHAWK DEVICE
• Open the Groundhawk application and login using your own Groundhawk credentials

When you start mapping, ensure the satellite connection signal is found and clear. To do that, find an open place nearby for a flawless connection.  

• • Connect the USB-C cable and wait for the satellite connection – if this takes over 2 minutes please try from a different location as trees and buildings can interfere with the signal 

Here’s how: 

Click on the ‘mode-select’ symbol at the top left of the screen. Here we can choose the relevant mode for what we are mapping.  

• For training purposes – choose ‘Trench Route’ 

• Make sure your satellite status is green (as stated above under satellite connection) 

• Press ‘Play’ to start a recording 

You define the cable type and protection type for one or up to 3 cables. This is done in the beginning of the mapping but also during mapping if cable or protection changes in the trench. 

Here's how to do it: 

1. Click ‘Cable selection’ symbol on the bottom of the screen. 

2. Choose the relevant cable and protection configuration from the list. For example, a mid-voltage cable in a protective duct. 

Point mapping 

You will use the ‘Point mapping’ option when mapping cabinets or similar objects. There is an option for an individual point or a point in the trench: 

Individual Point: If you only want to map a single object, you should select POINT instead of TRENCH mode. 

Point in the Trench: If you want to map objects while you are mapping the trench as well, you can just press the point measurement during mapping and then continue mapping the rest of the trench without stopping.  

1. Select Point Mapping by clicking ‘Mode Selection’ symbol in the top left corner on the screen.

2. Now aim at the object. When the object is on your aim, click ‘Point Mapping’ symbol in the top right corner on the screen.

3. List of objects opens on your screen. Choose a relevant object from the list. 

For objects that might need a description like a cabinet number, please enter that in the description box. 

Measured depth is only for providing manual depths like in case of trench being filled by water and user wants to give manually the depth at the location. 

Photos 

For every point that is mapped, Groundhawk automatically takes a photo and captures the exact location you are pointing at. 

In addition, it is recommended that during mapping you take 

• 1-2 overall situational photos of the trench and its surrounds that you are mapping to provide overview photo 

• Detailed photos of interesting points such as crossing infrastructure in the trench, contents of cabinets, etc. 

• Now we map the trench – walk along the trench with a steady slow pace scanning both the ground around the trench and the bottom of the trench 

• Whenever the cable or protection type changes – click on the ‘Cable Selection’ tool to change it according to what you are mapping 

• When we have reached the end point press ‘Stop’ 

• We can now upload the recordings to the portal 

Now you have completed the main steps from powering on the device all the way to ending a recording – Now we will go outside and try it for real 

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