This is a handheld computer which may be installed into any vehicle and used to record faults on the road. The Psion handheld computer has the sophistication and power of a modern computer. It is straight forward to operate and complies to year 2000 requirements.

EMEE pre-programmes the Prion specifically for individual customers needs. The operator then uses codes to record the time, date, type and location of faults in the road on inspection. Either a portable printer is used to download the information or it can be saved to be downloaded from a main PC or network and printed out later. Another excellent feature of this product is that it is compatible with most spreadsheet and database programmes.

RFL Objective and Purpose

The Road Fault Logger (RFL) concept was conceived for the purposes of obtaining accurate and precise information pertaining to road faults on State Urban and Rural highways using a hand held computer with a purpose built interface for vehicle use.

The unit retains information to a electronic disk and when requested can be attached very simply to a PC for downloading. The Download process is very fast and requires very little skill by the operator to carry out.

Connection to the PC is via the RS-232 cable and comms port.
The information is usually accessed by Excel Lotus or any compatible Spreadsheet software.
The operator is able to Upload new or adjusted information in respect to Contract Description and other detail pertaining to his requirement. This allows privacy and security of this information.
The equipment used is of proprietary manufacture and carries a complete warranty. It is very compact and can withstand normal shock and vibration together being partially shower proof.
The Software is backed by the manufacture and upgrades are supplied usually free of charge.
Simple screen menu's allow fast entry of data and accessibility of procedures.
Many of our customers require special purpose units and to this end we have specialised software that allows manipulation and to enable other functions.
An example is that 'Surface Types' may need to be entered or even a quick access to a 'Locations' file may be requested. This gives the operator a fast means of entry input.

Other activities can also be implemented at our customers request. References are available of other end users of this equipment.

FEATURES:

The unit is very popular for the assistance it can give in collation of information as required by a contractor or consultant. The software is usually customised to client's request and is very user friendly, having simple menu input.

From within the software program necessary features (together with many others) include "on-job" editing and other "shortcut" activities which assist the user. "Ramm" identification and other parameters such as "SLK," "ERP," "Chainage," etc. have also been recognised within the construction of the software.

One of the greatest advantages the unit has is the ability to "download" and "upload" information to the office computer or to a company's network. This saves a lot of precious man hours and assures the accuracy of tabulated information.

"On-job" budgeting is another important feature of the Road Fault Logger and is very useful in the assessment of general road fault and damage.

All of the information tabulated is accessible for editing from within a spreadsheet or database program giving presentable and easily interpreted formatted documentation.

THE COST OF THE UNIT CAN BE QUICKLY RECOVERED BY THE LARGE SAVING IN 'ON-JOB' MAN HOURS.

LATEST CONCEPT.

Of recent we have upgraded the system to incorporate GPS Co-ordinates. This has proved to more simplify the process of data acquisition and give better precision to fault finding and locations. It is also compatabe to the Ramm system currently used in NZ.  This latest concept can use either a Hand-Held or a Dedicated GPS Receiver. The former being of further use for other than RFL activities. This latest concept has eleminated the use for dedicated vehicle interfacing allowing for any vehicle or "Walk-about" activity making this unit completley self-sufficient.

Our other concepts use this latest technology as well.

This Interface no longer used - Replaced by GPS Receiver