Collector Tab Overview

The Collector tab is focused on the management and completion of inspection reports for all assets in the system. This includes everything from the scheduling of future inspections to report creation, data entry, and the review and final approval of the reports in the system. Any user who is involved in the inspection process will use the Collector tab.

Inspection data is used as a basis to make critical safety, maintenance, and capital planning decisions. It is important to ensure that the information collected is error free, accurate, and in a usable format. AssetWise Inspections’ Collector tab is designed to make the collection of this data efficient and error free. Collection forms throughout the tab incorporate tools to prevent and catch erroneous data entry, including:

• Dropdown selection controls
• Integrated FHWA coding guide manuals
• Ability to have reference pictures and diagrams associated with condition states
• Error checks and warnings for questionable values

To encourage a richness of data collected, the software supports:

• Integration of digital pictures and sketches
• Narrative data for fields
• Electronic file attachment

The Collector tab also includes automatic report generation functionality to reduce clerical work. Utilizing PDF report templates in an inspection can instantly generate a PDF document based on the inspection data that has been entered. The report template can include a cover page, table of contents, pictures, sketches, location maps, and all field notes captured during the inspection.

Inspection scheduling tools make it easy for managers to assign upcoming inspections to inspectors or inspection teams. Inspectors can easily see the work that has been assigned to them and the intuitive interface allows them to efficiently and accurately complete their required inspections.

The electronic workflow process that is built into the Collector tab helps ensure the accuracy of the data in the system. Each inspection report that is completed must pass through a configurable workflow process where approving managers can utilize the web interface to review the data and pictures that have been collected for the report, leave comments, and choose to accept or reject the inspection results.

Integrated inspector tools allow inspection manuals to be uploaded to the system and referenced directly from the inspection input forms. This allows inspectors to have all of the necessary reference material at their fingertips.

In addition to the web-based Collector tab, users may also have the ability to use the AssetWise Inspections Collector mobile application. The mobile app is an extension of the Collector tab that allows users to utilize a mobile device in the field to create and complete their inspection reports even without an internet connection.