STS Lead Worker Trapper Gadget User Manual
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1. Zone Easting Northing Field Date Field Time Data String Add Transaction G3 Data Uploader Website Data Records 9 3 Wired File Transfer Wired transfer of files is not intended for ordinary use It is a backup process in the case that data files must be transferred without access to wifi Care must be taken to ensure that data is not lost and that the files on the device are left in the correct state To transfer files to a computer using a USB cable follow these steps instructions for Microsoft Windows 7 1 Plug the microUSB cable into the Gadget then connect the USB cable to the computer 2 Open Windows Explorer by right clicking the Start button then selecting Open Windows Explorer 3 Locate your device in the left hand panel of the Windows Explorer window and click the device name to view the device files in the right hand panel 4 Double click the Internal Storage folder then find and double click the G3 folder 5 Copy the trans log txt and crumbs txt files to the Backups folder 6 Rename the trans log file using the trapper initials and two digit month and day For example trapper John Doe with the initials JXD is submitting a file for June 15th The renamed file would be JXD0615 according to the renaming convention 24 G3 Data Uploader b 3r Favontez Backups oy x y File folder 3 6 2015 9 23 AM E Libraries crumbs tot job dat Text Document MI DA2. 4282000 14282154 SitesJXD0701 0SY SitesJMDO702 C5V ii ac SitesJXDO703 CSV 332000 4282000 331696 4282313 SitesJXDO708 CSV SiesJXDO711 CSV Sites 4D0718 C5V Sites AXDO0724 C5V Edit 5ites Save changes to ciam STSYSPS Files TrapperiadgetvzTspisitesJXDU7 15 Coy If you close the Sites Files window or attempt to select a new Sites file you will be prompted to save any edits to the current file Selecting Yes will write the edits to file after which the Undo function cannot be used to revert the data Selecting No will discard all changes and close the window or load the newly selected file Selecting Cancel will leave the window open and the current Sites file selected preserving all edits but not saving them 10 6 Viewing Activity Logs If you need to check or review the data EB STS Gadget Desktop Y2 from an Activity Log you can do so by selecting Open Activity Log from the File menu This will open a new window Sync SO Card to PC Open Sites File eus SD Card similar to the Sites File window where EA wt i E you can view and edit all of the Activity Load Site to SD Card Logs on your machine You can view either Exit i A i Configuration the backup copies of each file stored in the Trappers folders or the files that will Status STS Operations Portal actually be uploaded stored in the Queue folder
3. The Gadget Desktop Utilities Unlike the Sites Files windows the Activity Log window does not allow you to edit data in an Activity Log in general there is no need to edit the Activity Log unless something has gone wrong with the Gadget software or data transfer If you find that there is a problem with a Log file it is best to contact technical support so that any underlying problems can be fixed 5E Activity Logs Backup Folder Queue Folder abc csc ghp imf df kf JXD m F2 F3 Zone North UTM1 UTM2 F4 Date Time F5 000 0123456789012317 North 332591 4250596 12345 Jun172008 19 48 52 000 01234567890123 17 Noth 330097 4250327 12345 Jun 17 2008 20 06 27 000 01234567890123 17 Noth 336732 4251276 12345 Jun 19 2008 15 32 54 900 01234567890123 17 Noth 335944 4254024 12345 Jun 19 2008 15 50 40 000 01234567890123 17 Noth 330118 14259194 12345 Jun 19 2008 16 13 07 000 01234567890123 17 Noth 327161 4260227 12345 Jun 19 2008 16 38 36 000 01234567890123 17 Noth 1332842 4259562 12345 Jun 19 2008 17 00 33 O00 01234567890123 17 Noth 335604 4256338 12345 Jun 19 2008 17 09 38 000 01234567890123 17 Noth 1335962 4260156 12345 Jun 19 2008 17 22 36 000 01234567890123 Noth 324181 4253938 12345 Jun 19 2008 19 05 30 O00 01234567890123 Noth 1323671 4256824 12345 Jun 19 2008 192021 000 01234567890123 Noth 324268 4260275 12345 Jun 19 2008 19 50 25 00
4. 2 4 Keeping the Gadget Charged It is critical that you do not let the Gadget unit exhaust its battery power Keep the unit plugged into the cigarette lighter when in the vehicle and into a wall outlet when at home Remember The Gadget will lose battery power when not in use and not connected to a power source This means if you lay it down for a week it could be dead when you want to use it again 6 Gadget Basics 2 5 Technical Support If you have problems with your Gadget in the field you will generally report to your supervisor who can help you fix the issue or replace your hardware If you need direct technical support you can also contact the STS field support staff Name Affiliation Brad Pogue Virginia Tech 540 231 4461 bgpogue vt edu 5 Denise Dodd Virginia Tech 40 231 9979 drdodd vt edu Andy Roberts Virginia Tech 540 231 4615 Tablet Specifications 3 Tablet Specifications 3 1 Overview The Trapper Gadget software runs on Android or Apple 10S mobile devices including smartphones and tablets In cases where STS provides the Gadget hardware Android tablets will be deployed The following guide will explain how to keep the batteries charged adjust the screen brightness for maximum battery life and visibility use the GPS and compass reset the unit and connect to a wireless network These instructions are for an Android tablet however the same general guidelines apply to most mobile devices eo gt
5. password protected website that allows trapping activity data files to be downloaded edited and submitted to the database This site 1s generally accessed only by trapping coordinators and supervisors The G3 Data Uploader can be accessed on the Slow The Spread website at http www gmsts org Gadget 9 2 Data Uploader Functions When a trapping activity file is uploaded to the STS server from the Gadget it will be available on the G3 Data Uploader website The functions of the website include e File Selector Based on login information the file dropdown list is populated with the available files for your state After selecting a file using the dropdown the data records will be displayed on the screen G3 File Uploader Dewnload Save Changes Email Address Required for Upload Lupicad Fide BGP U115a CS v ELENA Zi B6P0115b cer Northing Field Date Field Time Data String Add Transaction B6POM5c csr BGP0115d cr B6P0115e cor G3 Data Uploader Website File Selector e Download Once a file is selected the file can be downloaded to the user s computer and then processed with other STS software prior to being uploaded into the database This does not remove the file from the server so it will still appear in the dropdown list after downloading e Edit Add Delete Transaction Once the data records are displayed each field of the records can be edited 1f necessary If a trapper was unable to complete an activi
6. prefer to use ATLAS or another entered into the database program to upload files Enable FTP Uploads Save As Prompt State If you would like to save a copy of Select your State this determines your Activity files to another location which server your files will be enable this feature uploaded to bgpogue vt edu Enable Save As Prompt FIP f you have trouble with FTP uploads switch the FTP mode from Active to Passive and try again If this does not help please contact Virginia Tech for assistance 10 9 Launching Atlas If you want to check your data in ATLAS or if you prefer to upload the files using the GPS Uploader program you can launch either of these from the GDU Run menu Note that you will still need to open and process the file in Uploader ATLAS as usual Also the menu links to the Uploader and ATLAS will be disabled unless you have already installed those programs on your machine E STS Gadget Desktop V2 File Run Help GPS File Uploader Trag m SHE SD Card Ma SD card m XD John Doe Add Trapper Delete Trapper Configuration Status Transfer Complete STS Operations Portal The Gadget Desktop Utilities 10 10 Version Checking If you need to determine which version of the GDU you have installed on your machine you can find this information by clicking on the Help tab in the main menu If you choose About the GDU will display the About box which contains the v
7. use if the device is not completely powered off the internal functions of the tablet will still deplete the batteries A fully 8 Tablet Specifications drained battery could take several hours to recharge so 1t 1s best to keep the PDA plugged into an AC power source when not in use even 1f the batteries are relatively full ao E M gt 9 23 AM Settings lt Battery Refresh Wireless amp Networks Q Wi Fi Bluetooth Show battery percentage 100 Charging USB Data usage h 42m 19s on battery o More Screen Device Sound Display Wi Fi Storage Battery Android OS Apps Users e Android System O Power management B o Tablet idle Y Google Play services O ASUS customized settings Personal Location O Security Android Settings Screen Battery Settings Screen 3 3 Adjusting Screen Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the screen on the device for various lighting condirions To access the backlight settings go to the Settings application and click on the Display tab Select the Brightness tab then use the slider bar to adjust the screen backlight to the desired level One of the primary culprits of battery drain for mobile devices 1s the screen Note that the higher the backlight level the faster the batteries will be drained to prolong battery life you should keep the backlight brightness as low as possible Also the Gadget is configured to leave the sc
8. 0 01234567890123 North 320351 4263016 12345 Jun 19 2008 20 12 17 000 01234567890123 Noth 317897 4262297 12345 Jun192008 20 27 27 O00 01234567890123 Noth 315546 4263667 12345 Jun 19 2008 20 36 18 ivi 000 01234567890123 Noth 320343 4256599 12345 Jun 19 2008 21 04 30 RDNS 000 01234567890123 Noth 317297 4251333 12345 Jun 20 2008 11 38 24 Activit J XD0723 CSV m m m ActivitylDO724 CS ActivitW lt DOF30 CSY View Activity Logs ActivitwXDO731 CSV ActivityXDO805 CSV Print Activity Exit sens gt Log Activity JXDO701 C0SY Activit X D 702 CSV ActivitA XD 703 CS V Activity X DO708 CSV Activitw lt D0711 CS d o m lloeljorijjorjeojoijlejojejoiejorieiotrm nm te E 4 E dg E E di E E dg E E E ES STS Gadget Desktop V2 10 7 Generating Navigation Files Lu You can generate navigation Waypoints Syne 0 Card tos for the Garmin M5 from your Sites files Open Sites File so C ard From the File menu select Generate ERRE cos E y Navigation Files You should see the A Navigation window appear If you have asado Aena Configuration a Gadget SD card inserted into the drive you can use the Sites file on the card to status STS Operations Portal generate the Navigation data Otherwise you can use any Sites file stored in any location on your computer You will be prompted for a set of Sites files
9. 000 WHEEB 0109 2000 Delta Midseason Inaccessible Ju 02 2008 318000 4282000 318000 4282000 FRIEN 0091 2000 Final Inaccessible Ju 02 2008 320000 4282000 FRIEN 0093 2000 Y 322000 4282000 FRIEN 0095 2000 3 4nnn 42820 FRIFN nna onnn SitesJXDOO30 CSV View and Edit Sites E c SitesJXDO703 CSV SitesJ4D0708 CSV SitesJ4D0711 CSV SitesJXD0715 C5Y Once you have inserted the SD card and selected both a Trapper and a Sites file you can make edits to the file using the Omit Site and Inaccessible Site buttons To edit an entry highlight the desired row in the table and click either Omit Site or Inaccessible Site You will be prompted to enter the 29 The Gadget Desktop Utilities appropriate information Omit Reason Inspection Type and UTM Zone Any rows you have edited will be highlighted in yellow If you make a mistake you can simply select the proper row and use one of the edit buttons to reenter the data If you wish to revert a row back to it s original state 1 e Undo an edit simply select the proper row and click on the Undo button EE Sites Files Sel CicleEast CircleNorth TrapEast TrapNorth Quad Co Site Size Type Visi Condon Gately Oni 329626 4279566 333590 4279722 338000 4280000 337805 4279885 318000 4282000 322000 326000 SKesJADOOSOCSV WI 328000
10. 20 546 9 eras eee EA HESS RES PE 27 10 4 Viewing Sit s Files zoom oo eomm ede 3 33 59 359 A REX SOROR RUE E SUE S 28 103 Editing Sites Miles s 254544 eo rra A 29 10 6 Viewing Activity Logs ooo s 30 10 7 Generating Navigation Files um a 4 64 aes 44 ou Aa AA 31 10 8 Configuring FTP Uploads e 22 10 9 Launching Atlas aos ee dee rara ER Se 32 10 10 Version Checking nro errar 33 G3 Application Overview 1 G3 Application Overview 1 1 Overview The G3 mobile application is the latest iteration of the Slow The Spread of the Gypsy Moth STS Trapper Gadget software developed for both the Android and 10S mobile platforms This version of the software is being deployed for use on devices such as tablets and cell phones which increases Gadget hardware deployment options for the STS program and potentially allows trappers to install and use the application on personal devices in the field 1 2 New Features Most features of the Gadget interface have been carried over from previous versions of the software including the compass display satellite update bar manual site lock and history features However the new platform has allowed several new elements to be added to the Gadget for the 2015 trapping season These include l settings Interface A new screen provides an interface to change certain display and other application settings while using the software Sites File Download Bid uni
11. Inaccessible Omit a Site Undo any changes to the file Save any changes to the file or Print out the entire Sites file Note that these functions will be disabled until you select and open a Sites file and that the editing Omit Inaccessible Undo Save functions are disabled unless an SD card is present in the card reader El Sites Files Wow and Edi Sites Inaccessible Site Omit Site Undo Save Changes Print Sites File Zone Once the Sites window is open you can select from a list of all the Trappers folders on your computer Selecting a trapper will display a list of all the available Sites files for that trapper Selecting a file will load the data into the display where you can scroll through view and edit it Once a particular file is opened the Editing and Printing features will be enabled assuming that an SD card is inserted into the card reader 10 5 Editing Sites Files tex Sites Files CircleE ast CircleNorth TrapE ast TrapNorth Quad Co Site Size Type Visit Condition Catch Omit DateLastVisit Zone PORTS 0107 2000 Delta Omitted Nothing to hang trap on 330000 4280000 PORTS 0 09 2000 Delta Omitted Landowner denied access 1402200 332000 4280000 332276 4278816 PORTS 0111 2000 Dela Jun 01 2008 334000 4280000 334000 4280000 PORTS 0113 2000 Delta Midseason Inaccessble Jw 022008 336000 4280000 336462 4279707 PORTS 0115 2000 Delta Jun 06 2008 338000 4280000 398000 4280
12. MB 9 44 AM APPS WIDGETS Q El E 8 Mo MyASUS OmletChat Party Link PDF Maps Photos Play Books Play Games Play Movie Play Music Play Newss PlayStore Power Saver 9 6 10 43 AM o gt 1048 32 F WED MAR 4 Blacksburg Cloudy 3OFF A Beer amp Quick memo RD Client Settings Setup Wizard Sound Rec Splendid Aa BN Y SuperNote Voice Search Weather WebStorage What s Next Ye Li c Bw j ASUS 63 PDFMaps Gmail FileManager Go YouTube Downloaded 9 Frequent rin Ol Android Home Screen Android App Drawer 3 2 Charging the Internal Batteries The Trapper Gadget includes an AC power adapter and USB cable for charging the internal batteries To recharge the device connect the USB cable to the AC adapter then connect the microUSB cable to the tablet When you plug the AC adapter into an outlet charging should begin automatically To check the charge state of the batteries go to the Settings application then click on the battery tab You will see the percentage charge for the battery The battery life for mobile devices 1s between 4 and 12 hours depending on the model If you find that you are getting significantly less operational time please contact technical support as this may indicate an issue with the battery or charger You should keep your Gadget charging when you are not using it so that the batteries will be full when you are ready to take it into the field even when not in active
13. STS Lead Worker Trapper Gadget User Manual for G3 Mobile App March 1 2015 STS Information Systems Group Contents I G3 Application Overview llle 5 I OVGIVIEW oe ov 99 94 9344 rara hee tees Pee eee pes 5 1 2 New Toae o ke aeaan tie eee hE RRR Ree ee 53 5 Ec 5 2 1 How the Trapper Gadget Works lll 5 2 2 Trapping Rules for Valid Data Entry e 6 2 5 Oudbsebe dies 2k xxx 85 OR RUP SOR RR BUSY REM RUE CR UE S 6 2 4 Keeping the Gadget Charged 6 29 Technical SUpport s s x 5o 9 x 994 x 55 299939 5994535 T Tablet Specifications o 8 le MOVCIVIGCW a acum m ow mye ee eee eee bee ee hee Eee eee ES Hw Ge 8 3 2 Charging the Internal Batteries 4 64 4 ow 3994 ORE ob a aw Rd 8 3 3 Adjusting Screen Brightness e os 9 xo Sox 3 9 RORORUE A XE Wo ok 9 x m 9 24 Usmo the GPS RECEIVE o s se sprs rriska kirpi prti risky 9 3 5 Compass Calibration cake a aaa 10 3 6 Resetting the PDA ura AAA 10 3 7 Wifi Connections aooo ho wee eee bw eho ee d P wo m me 11 Trap PICCE esoo eo e EE ewes 12 Tl Staruneupthe Gadel 4k eae wo Mom o RO RO ox 4x O9ROROR A 12 42 Database Loading a3 xe xou duke pomo YE RE Ee 12 d Ibe Home Sre s es sa sedea ta E EERO HES Hee ee 13 AA COMPASS sa 9 x39 x ob a AAA 13 4 5 Manual Lock ee s l4 4 6 The Placement Screen 24 6645 So o9 o5 33 3 3 3 o4 5o G4 RE Qe Rode de d 15 Als Placement Confirmation s x s
14. St University pH yodpiy Virginia Tech Airport Avenza PDF Maps Map Screen Avenza PDF Maps Map Screen w Location 7 3 Additional Information Limited technical support for basic use of the PDF Maps application can be provided by the STS Information Systems Group see Section 2 5 Further information on the PDF Maps application and its additional capabilities can be found at http www avenza com pdf maps 21 G3 Data Upload 8 G3 Data Upload 8 1 Overview The G3 mobile application allows trappers or supervisors to upload trapping activity data directly from the device to the STS server via a wifi connection if this feature 1s enabled in the application Upon transfer the data files are backed up on the device then sent to the STS server At that point the files are handled in one of two ways e The file is processed immediately and data records are inserted into the database No further action is required on the part of the trapper or supervisor The file is held on the server for review and later submission to the database In this case files can be reviewed and submitted to the database from the G3 Data Uploader website Alternatively files can be downloaded from the website and processed separately The data upload procedures vary from state to state and you should consult your supervisor or training materials to determine the appropriate protocols for data uploads 8 2 Wired Data Transfer Proc
15. T Fie a M Computer 798 KB 4 bytes gt amp Local Disk C x TEST json h trans logbt c Local Disk Dx ISON File Text Document gt QR data ot ento tedu 03 853 bytes 140 KB ae G3 Initial Folder Contents 7 Rename the crumbs file using the prefix Track followed by the trapper initials and two digit month and day Using the previous example the crumbs txt file would be renamed TrackJXD0615 according to the renaming convention gt B T w 1 H QC j Lo Computer KOL3 gt Intemalstorage G3 Backups ooo mmt Organize qp Favorites ds TrackIXDO515 tt Text Document 798 KB A Libranes M Computer EL Local Disk C ca Local Disk D Ga data Wiytento vt edu 0 E Ko13 i Network IXDOG15 bd Date modified 3 7 2015 947 AM Test Document Sane 140 KB G3 Backups Folder Contents After File Renaming see example 8 Next the renamed trans log file the JXD0615 file in the example should be copied and pasted to the user s desktop computer 9 Double click the file to open it in the Notepad text editor Ensure that trapping activity data records are present The file must then be converted to the CSV file type 25 G3 Data Uploader 10 In the Notepad menu bar click File then select Save As 11 Change the Save as type dropdown near the bottom of the Save As window from Text Document txt to All Fil
16. a catch value it will default to zero 5 2 Inspection Confirmation As with trap placement the confirmation screen for inspections 1s your last chance double check your data Selecting OK commits the information to the Gadget database and returns you to the Home screen Selecting Cancel will return you to the Home screen without committing any data Once you have returned to the home screen the inspection magnifying glass icon will appear for the inspected trap 17 551114E 4119855N Select Inspection Type Midseason Select Trap Condition Good Enter Moth Count a Acquiring Satellites A MIDSEASON Inspection was done for this trap on 3 4 15 G3 Inspection Screen G3 Home Screen Inspected Site 5 3 Inspection Distance G3 will display a prompt if you attempt to perform an inspection that is greater than 100 meters from your current location and will not allow the operation to be completed Occasionally you may receive this message even when you are closer than 100 meters to the trap site this can be caused by a bad GPS signal either during the inspection itself or when the trap was placed If you are unable to complete the inspection even when you are at the trap simply write down the coordinates and trap information in your paper log and inform your supervisor of the issue 17 Other Gadget Features 6 Other Gadget Features 6 1 The History Function If you want to review your placem
17. a trap for the active site location Note that the default trap type will be pre selected for placements You are free to change it 1f need be for example if you run out of delta traps and need to hang a milk carton 4 7 Placement Confirmation Once you have selected Place Trap a confirmation screen will appear Once you have reviewed the information on the confirmation screen and select OK the Gadget updates its database and you cannot change the record Until you select OK on the confirmation screen you can cancel out of all actions for this trap site without committing any records to the database After you confirm the operation you will be returned to the Home screen and the Sites icon will be updated to show that a trap has been placed or that the site was omitted If everything looks correct you can record the information in your log and proceed to the next site Confirm placement of Delta trap at site FIREH 1 551074E 4119851N CAUTION PlaeTrp OmitSite You are 4 meters outside the target circle Do you wish to continue G3 Placement Screen G3 Target Circle Warning Screen 15 Trap Inspection 4 8 Omitting a Site If you select Omit Site from the Placement menu the Gadget will ask for an omit reason Select the omit reason and the confirmation screen will appear The confirmation screen will indicate your intent to omit a trap The Gadget will allow you to omit a site only
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19. base A random site 1s automatically added to the database when created Only the site closest to the Gadget s current location can be addressed unless manual lock 1s used to select one of the five closest sites 3 You cannot inspect a trap that has not been placed 4 Only one trap can be placed at each site 5 Traps may be placed outside target circles but the Gadget displays a warning requires confirmation and records the activity 6 Although traps may be inspected any number of times only one final inspection is allowed 7 Catch values from 0 to 999 can be entered only if trap condition is Good or 2 3 Damaged The Gadget will allow you to cancel out of any screen up until the point of committing that site activity to the Gadget database Once a record is committed it can only be changed by the supervisor Gadget Care The Trapper Gadget 1s a handheld computer with an integrated GPS unit Treat it as carefully as you would your laptop 2 Keep the Gadget away from extreme heat and cold 3 Keep the Gadget dry 4 Do not run any other software unrelated to trapping activities or perform any other functions with the Gadget Always exit the Gadget software in the correct manner before powering off the Gadget by pressing the Recent Apps button and swiping the G3 application to the right or left side of the screen ensuring that all data is preserved before powering down the unit
20. creen 3 5 Compass Calibration On devices with a magnetic compass proximity to other devices computers or even vehicle dashboards can interfere with the compass sensor This can lead to the need for recalibration which can be accomplished by rotating the device on all three axes front to back left to right and side to side More simply recalibration can be accomplished by waving the tablet in a figure eight pattern while twisting the wrist for a few seconds If interference is still an issue particularly inside a vehicle there is an option to use a motion based compass instead see Section 4 4 3 6 Resetting the PDA If the Gadget locks up or becomes unresponsive while you are using it you may need to reset the unit Generally this will simply involve pressing and holding the power button on the side or top of the unit until the unit powers down Some devices will automatically reboot but for others you will need to release the power button then press and hold it again until the unit boots up In extremely rare cases you may need to perform a hard reset The hard reset uses the same procedure as above but you must hold down a combination of buttons on the device Each device has a different button combination and you should contact technical support if a soft reset does not 10 Tablet Specifications resolve the problem Note that a hard reset will erase all settings from the device and will require the Gadge
21. cs To open the application click the PDF Maps icon on either the home screen or in the app drawer The main application screen will show a list of maps that have previously been imported and processed in the PDF Maps application Either select a map or click the symbol at the top of the screen to load a different map On the Import Map screen select From Device Storage to browse maps that have been preloaded on the device but not yet imported no internet connection required Alternatively select From the Web to download a new map internet connection required Once you have selected a map to be downloaded or imported you will be redirected to the main screen PDF Maps will process the map document processing time varies and then it will be 20 Avenza PDF Maps available for use within the application Click on the map to open it On the Map screen the user can pinch out or pinch the screen to zoom in or out on the map or drag swipe the screen to pan around the map at a particular zoom level Clicking the bulls eye in the upper left corner will display the user s current location as a blue dot on the map As your location changes the map should automatically pan with your position E aa gt MB 4 01 PM E m A T k E 2015WV_BidUnit_1 E Blacksbur 55 is g O S 308552 3894376 551063 4119845 Virginia Tech Golf Virgima Polytec Institute
22. ctly Page 2 of 4 G3 History Screen G3 Application Settings 18 Other Gadget Features 6 3 Application Information and Technical Support Information regarding the G3 application version and contact information for technical support can be found by clicking the Menu button on the Home screen then clicking the App Info link in the lower right corner of the Menu screen Please see section 2 5 for additional information on technical support 6 4 Data Upload Depending on the state trapping protocol the setting to upload trap data from the Gadget device may be activated In this case the Upload Data button will appear on the Menu screen and data can be uploaded according to the appropriate procedures Consult with your supervisor or trapping protocol documents as to how often and when you should upload your trapping data Also note that uploading data will require an internet connection In order to upload data click the Menu button on the Home screen then select Upload Data You will be redirected to the Upload Settings screen which requires confirmation of your state a valid email address multiple addresses can be entered separated by a semi colon the trapper initials and the appropriate destination website URL for the data files Upon confirming these settings they will be saved on the device for future uploads You will be directed to the Upload Data screen Clicking OK will upload your activities
23. ents and inspections you can check the History screen To access the trapping history click on the Menu button in the lower left corner of the Home screen and choose History The History screen will display a summary of all the operations performed placements inspections etc since the last time the data was uploaded from the unit The activities listed in reverse chronological order so the most recent activity appears at the top of the list 6 2 Application Settings The Settings screen can be accessed by clicking the Menu button in the lower left corner of the Home screen then selecting Settings The application settings include e The option to toggle the displayed distance for the selected site on the Home screen between metric and US measurement units by checking the box beside Display Metric Units on or off On those devices with a magnetic compass an option to toggle between the magnetic and motion based compass will also be available see Section 4 4 for additional information e The advanced application settings which are accessible only with a passcode and generally do not need to be changed Application Settings Feb 21 2014 ELM 0001 551022E 4119916N final Display Metric Units v inspection of good trap with 002 moths Use Magnetic Compass y Advanced Settings Passcode Feb 19 2014 FIRHE 0001 551108E 4119928N failed Submit mid season QC inspection of good trap the trap is not assembled corre
24. ersion of the program contact information for technical support and a link to the STS contact directory oJ STS Gadget Desktop Utilities Run IXD John Doe F Status 5T5 Operations Portal a STS Gadget Desktop Utilities adi About Gadget Desktop Gadget Desktop Utilities Version 1 0 32 3 Virginia Tech Blacksburg Virginia For technical support call 540 231 4461 For additional contact information please see the Directory on the STS portal 33
25. es 12 Add the extension csv to the filename then click OK File Edit 3 Save As OO Organize New folder F X Favorites E RE Desktop r Downloads El Recent Places A Computer J GM STS ii System Folder m Scripts de Repo de Working Gadget de esri_dojo_build Libraries System Folder Camera File folder Screenshots File folder L db MEAN E eSKEOD Brad Pogue System Folder Network System Folder img File folder Amazon 5M679 Mount Bobj Rugg ed Case Quote Microsoft Office Word Document 2 Dropbox E Ch ACUTA Ad ML M i Al a E a RdA X L Filename JXD0615 csv Save as type All Files gt Hide Folders Changing the File Type to CSV in Notepad 13 The file 1s now ready for processing using the Gadget Desktop Utilities or Atlas software 14 Finally return to the Windows Explorer window and browse to the G3 folder on the Gadget file system Delete both the trans log and crumbs files from the G3 folder This completes the file transfer and the Gadget can be disconnected from the computer Backups File folder job DAT File Computer 4 bytes pe Librarves amp Local Desk C ca Local Desk Dx GF data Mytentovt edu 0 5 K013 au m th Network k 4 items G3 Folder After File Deletion 26 The Gadget Desktop Utilities 10 The Gadget Desktop Utilities 10 1 Ove
26. ess Wireless data uploads are the simplest method for sending data from the Gadget to the STS server or database There are an increasing number of wifi hotspots that are publicly available 1 e coffee shops libraries etc 1f a trapper or supervisor does not have access to wifi at home or in the office In the event that a trapper or supervisor needs to transfer a data file from the Gadget without an internet connection there are procedures for doing so These steps are described in Section 9 3 and if this transfer process is necessary extra care must be taken to back up data and avoid data loss 8 3 Gadget Desktop Utilities and Atlas If files are downloaded from the server or transferred to a computer via wired transfer the data files may be processed and uploaded to the database using other STS software programs such as Atlas or the Gadget Desktop Utilities Instructions for using the Gadget Desktop Utilities software are included in Section 10 i i i a read Foundation nc AboutUs Foundation Operations Decision Support Directory Publications G3 File Uploader File Choose a file Y a file hooseafile Y Download Download Save Changes save Changes Email Address Required for Upload Upload File fone Easting Northing Field Date Field Time Data String Add Transaction G3 Data Uploader Website 22 G3 Data Uploader 9 G3 Data Uploader 9 1 Overview The G3 Data Uploader 1s a
27. f that site with reference to trap placement and inspection information The trapper is provided basic distance and relative orientation to the grid node or placed trap depending on whether the activity is trap placement or inspection When the trapper is within the target circle of the active site for trap placement or at the previously placed trap for trap inspection the Gadget interface guides the trapper through 5 2 2 Gadget Basics legitimate STS activities built on STS protocols When the trap activity is committed the Gadget updates its database and this information becomes part of the permanent record for that site The trapper cannot alter this information once it has been committed The trapper uploads trapping activity information to the STS server or database depending on the state trapping protocols If files are not loaded directly into the database the G3 Data Uploader website 1s then used to submit the data to the STS database at Virginia Tech As another alternative the file can be downloaded from the server and the Gadget Desktop Utilities software 1s used to facilitate file transfer to the database At any point in time the Gadget database has a current and accurate record of the status of every trap site visited and thus leads the trapper through the trapping activities Trapping Rules for Valid Data Entry You cannot perform any activity at a trap site not present in the Gadget data
28. if it is the active site either the closest site or the active site through manually locking on to one of the five closest sites to your current position If you need to omit a site and cannot get close enough for the Gadget to lock onto it record it in your log and have your supervisor omit the site when you upload your trap data 4 9 Random Placements Select Omit Reason Confirm OMIT Landowner denied access at site NOELM 1 coordinates Landowner denied access 551056E 4119933N G3 Omit Site Screen G3 Confirmation Screen To place a trap at a random location click on the Menu button at the bottom left of the Home screen When you click on the Random Site button you will be asked to confirm that you want to perform a random trap placement Click OK to proceed or cancel to return to the Home screen Once you confirm the creation of a random site you will be directed to the Placement screen and follow the usual procedure for trap placement 5 Trap Inspection 5 1 Entering Inspection Data When G3 is locked on to a site where a trap has been placed the Site icon will display an image of a trap either delta or milk carton When you click on the Site icon you will be prompted to perform an inspection 16 Trap Inspection To perform an inspection of a trap you will need to enter the trap condition mark the inspection as either Midseason or Final and enter the moth count Note that if you do not enter
29. l not be deleted 10 3 Transferring Data The GDU will detect the SD card ud STS Gadget Desktop Utilities automatically when you insert it into the Hs Run Help card reader when the Gadget SD card is placed into the card reader the SD Card Mapper ae text box will change from No SD Card JXD John Doe F to the drive letter where the card reader 1s mounted Once this box displays a drive Add Trapper Delete Trapper Configuration letter you will be able to use the Sync Status S15 Operations Portal command to transfer your data from the card to the computer 21 When you Sync the SD card to the PC the GDU will copy both the Sites file db txt and the Activity Log trans log txt from the SD card to the PC A copy of the Activity Log will be placed in the Queue folder and backup copies of both the Sites file and the Activity Log will be placed in the Trapper s folder In addition the Activity Log will be copied to the Backups folder on the SD card Once the data transfer 1s complete the GDU will automatically eject the card and display a prompt indicating that 1t 1s safe to remove the SD card from the reader Once the card has been ejected the SD Card text box will display No SD Card even if the physical card 1s still in the reader Note that 1f you need to edit any data after completing the transfer 1 e Omitting sites or marking trap locations inaccessib
30. le you will have to remove and reinsert the card so that the GDU can detect 1t again The Gadget Desktop Utilities E Bfk Open Sites File p SD Card Open Activity Log Load Site to SD Card Exit S8 S xu Configuration Salus STS Operations Porta a STS Gadget Desktop Utilities File Run Help Trapper Processing If you have enabled FTP Uploads in the Configuration menu you will now receive a prompt to upload the file If you are connected to the Internet and would like to upload your Activity Log now simply click Yes If you don t have an Internet connection or would rather upload the file later click No Note that if you have disabled FTP Uploads you will not see this prompt when you transfer your data 10 4 Viewing Sites Files If you need to check or review the data from a Sites file or make changes 1 e Omitted Sites or Inaccessible Traps you can do so by selecting Open Sites File from the File menu This will open a new window the Sites File window where you can view and edit all of the Sites files on your machine from each of your Trappers ES STS Gadget Desktop V2 Seles File Run Help Sync 5D Card to PC Open Activity Log um Ir a Load Site to SD Card Configuration Status STS Op erations Portal The Gadget Desktop Utilities Within the Sites Files window is a toolstrip with a number of buttons using these buttons you can mark a Site as
31. reen on during use for up to 30 minutes before the device enters sleep mode However when the display is not being actively used it can be turned on or off by cliking the power button 3 4 Using the GPS Receiver Each Trapper Gadget has a built in GPS receiver Note that the GPS receiver can take several minutes to orient itself to the satellite network particularly if it 1s transported a long distance while turned off While the GPS is acquiring the satellite signal it should be kept stationary and you should always make sure that you have a good signal before moving to your next trap site The GPS receiver can be turned on or off on the Location tab of the Settings application Typically it is not necessary or desirable to turn the receiver off However in the event that the Gadget appears unable to acquire satellites checking that Location services are turned on is the first step in 9 Tablet Specifications troubleshooting GPS issues The G3 application is constantly accessing the GPS receiver when the application 1s running which can significantly impact battery life When not in active use closing the G3 application see 5 in Section 2 3 will help to reduce the drain on the battery ee lt Location Mode High accuracy Recent location requests No apps have requested location recently Location services EA Google Location Reporting Brightness Dark Bright Screen Brightness Adjustment Location Settings S
32. rview The Gadget Desktop Utilities GDU 1s a software package that runs on a desktop or laptop computer The software is used to transfer and organize Gadget data files upload them to the STS servers and perform limited editing such as omitting sites and marking traps inaccessible The GDU also has some features to help with setting up a Gadget including the generation of waypoints for navigation software and loading new Sites files to the Gadget 10 2 Adding a Trapper ad STS Gadget Desktop Utilities File Run Help Before you can transfer data from the SD card to your local computer you need to Trapper Processing 7 SD Card Select a Trapper Mo SD card choose which trapper the data belongs to The trappers names and initials are stored in a drop down list on the main GDU a preme screen clicking on the list will allow you to select a trapper and any data you transfer Status STS Operations Portal from the SD card will be stored in that trapper s folder on your local computer To add a new trapper to the list simply click 2 the Add Trapper button and fill in the new E S initials and name When you click OK you will New Trapper Information return to the main GDU screen and the new initials Jungs Nome trapper will be visible in the drop down list If you make a mistake you can use the Delete Trapper button to take the currently selected trapper off the list Any data that has already been transferred wil
33. se G3 Acquiring Satellites You must be connected to the internet in order to access this screen and download a sites file The bid unit dropdown may initially be labeled Loading upon first acessing this screen Once the bid units have been loaded the dropdowns will be enabled Select the appropriate state and bid unit number from the dropdowns and click OK The selected file will download and you will then return to the Home screen with the new sites file loaded G3 Splash Screen 12 Trap Placement Download Sites File Select a Sites File state MAJA TEST 1 json Bid Unit 13 G3 Trapping Area Screen G3 Download Sites Screen 4 3 The Home Screen Your current position and information for the active site 1s displayed in the Home screen Also displayed is the distance and direction of that site and the site status When you enter the trap target circle the Site 1con will turn from red to green As you move from site to site the Gadget will automatically lock on to the closest site Depending on what operations have been performed at a particular site the Site icon may change A tree indicates an unaddressed site if a trap has been placed the icon will display either a delta or milk carton image To place a trap or perform an inspection simply click on the Site icon Once a trap has been inspected there will be a magnifying glass icon to the right of the trap icon 4 4 Compass The compa
34. ss indicates your current heading based on the orientation of the top of the screen The cardinal directions compass will rotate as the gadget is moved to keep the compass correct The large red arrow 1s the bearing to the current site node or placed trap and it will rotate in coordination with the compass Some Gadget hardware may not have a magnetic compass sensor in which case a motion based compass is activated This works only when the gadget is moving and calculates your heading and bearing to the next site based on the direction you are currently traveling Additionally on those devices that do have a magnetic there is an option to use the motion based compass instead To 13 Trap Placement switch between compass types click the Menu button then select Settings and check the box on off next to Use Magnetic Compass The motion based compass works only when you are moving If you have problems with the compass please contact technical support 4 5 Manual Lock Generally the Gadget operates in Auto Lock mode locking on to the site nearest your current location At times you may need to perform an operation at a site other than nearest site In this case you can use Manual Lock mode to select one of the five sites nearest to your current location To switch to Manual Lock mode click the Menu button at the bottom left of the screen and select Manual Lock You will be a given a choice of up to five sites and
35. t sites files can be downloaded directly to the device when an internet connection via wifi is available Activity Log Upload If upload capabilities are enabled trapping records can be uploaded to the remote server database directly from the device when an internet connection via wifi is available Avenza PDF Maps The PDF Maps application is being deployed for the 2015 season to allow trappers to view bid unit or quad maps on the device This provides trappers with the ability to interactively zoom or pan maps and display their current location on the screen 2 Gadget Basics Za No How the Trapper Gadget Works The Gadget 1s a handheld computer GPS system running custom trapping software written specifically for the STS project l The Gadget operates through referencing an internal database of information about trap sites for which the Gadget is responsible When the G3 application is activated the Gadget determines its location and searches its database for the trapping site closest to its current position and locks onto this site This becomes the active site As the trapper drives or walks among sites the Gadget continuously updates its location and monitors its database for the closest site Thus the active site changes as the trapper moves When a trapper indicates that the current active site is the one he she wants to address the Gadget refers to its database and determines the current status o
36. t software to be reinstalled which may require an internet connection and computer 3 7 Wifi Connections Some features of the Gadget require a connection to the internet via a wifi connection Any accessible network can be used To search for a network open the Settings application then select the Wifi tab If wifi is turned off turn it on A list of available networks will appear and the desired wifi network can be selected When connecting to a secure network you will be prompted for a password Upon authentication you will be connected to the internet When connecting to an open network such as the public wifi at a coffee shop you may be required to visit a login page prior to connecting In this case select the network on the Wifi settings page then open a web browser on the device At that point you should be redirected to a login page which will have instructions on how to proceed with connecting to the internet LEE 10 15 AM ow Y VT Wireless Connected CONNECTtoVT Wireless eduroam Secured with 802 1x WLAN Wifi Settings Screen 11 Trap Placement 4 Trap Placement 4 1 Starting up the Gadget Turn the unit on with the on off button typically located on the right side or top of the device Launch the G3 software by tapping the icon on the home screen If the icon 1s not present tap the app drawer icon and swipe through the installed applications to find the G3 icon 4 2 Database Loading When
37. to the STS server while clicking Cancel will send you back to the Home screen Confirm Upload Settings State V Email bgpogue vt edu Initials BGP URL TrapData Upload Trapping Activity Log Upload Settings Screen Upload Data Screen 19 Avenza PDF Maps 7 Avenza PDF Maps 7 1 PDF Maps Application As an additional tool STS is currently providing a licensed Avenza PDF Maps application on all deployed devices This application is available for Android and 1OS operating systems on mobile devices and allows the trapper to view bid unit or quad maps on the device This provides trappers with the ability to interactively zoom or pan the map and display their current location on the screen This application assists trappers in orienting themselves to traps and target circles in the field but 1s not intended to be used for trapping data collection Some maps may be preloaded on your Gadget Additional maps may also be downloaded from www maps gmsts org and added within the PDF Maps application B Oo ER Import Map 2015WV_BidUnit_1 m From Device Storage 2 4mi w Import a map from the device storage eem From Dropbox acksburg Import a map from Dropbox Downloaded 0 53 of 2 28 MB PROM THE MEB maps gmsts org states va QUADS RadfordNorth pdf e Tap to enter a URL of a map Supported URL types are HTTP HTTPS and FTP Avenza PDF Maps Home Screen Avenza PDF Maps Import Map Screen 7 23 PDF Maps Basi
38. to use as input as well as a location to save the output files You can generate one file at a time or select a group of files to process Once you have generated the Navigation files you can load them along with the appropriate maps to your PDA using the Garmin MapSource application HE Generate Navigation Files a z lE3 Source File Location Conversion complete 1 files saved in RM C Documents and ts Use the Sites file from the SD Card Settings lar DesktopiGduNavOutput Use a Sites file from another location Generate Navigation Files 31 The Gadget Desktop Utilities 10 8 Configuring FTP Uploads You can change the FTP settings in the GDU by clicking on the Configuration button In the Configuration window you can enable or disable automatic FTP uploads and change your default State and Email address In order to send notifications to more than one email address simply enter multiple addresses separated by a semi colon Note that FTP uploading 1s disabled by default if you would like the upload your files using the GDU make sure that the Enabled box is checked and that your State and email address es are entered correctly then click Save Changes a GDU Configuration FTP Uploads Email Address The GOL can upload your data files Enter your Email address this is the when you transfer them from the SD address that the server will send card You can disable this feature if notification to when your data is you
39. ty in the field on the Gadget transactions recorded in a log book can be added by clicking the Add Transaction button Alternatively a bad record can be completely removed by clicking the Delete Transaction button e Save File If changes are made but the user does not wish to upload the file clicking the Save Changes button will save any edits to the file without uploading the file to the database This 23 G3 Data Uploader allows the user or a different user to return to the site and review upload the data at a later time e Upload File If the records are complete and correct the file can be uploaded to the database An email address or multiple email addresses separated by a semi colon is required for notification that the file was successfully submitted Once an email address is entered the Upload File button 1s enabled Clicking the button will upload the file to the database Be sure to look for the confirmation email indicating that the file loaded successfully or notifying the user that there were loading errors eE en E a ne e Spread Foundation Inc Operations Regulatory Decision Support Directory Publications e MM M i o n Mr MM Qr M M MM y po M M H QM n A n M e p i c M M G3 File Uploader File BGP0209 csw Y cave Changes Email Address Required for Uploady Upload File
40. when you choose one the Gadget will lock on to that site If the site you need 1s not in the list you will either have to move closer to that location if possible or make a note of the operation on paper If you choose the wrong site go back to the Manual Lock screen and choose the correct one A red lock symbol will appear on the Home screen to notify you that you are in Manual Lock mode Once you have performed an action on the locked site G3 will revert back to Auto Lock mode To manually deactivate Manual Lock mode without performing an action you can select Disable Manual Lock on the Manual Lock screen 17 551073E 4119853N ac X o ORS WNT s NOELM 1 RS BURR 1 35 m 22 m E Disable Manual Lock No trap at this site G3 Home Screen w manual lock G3 Manual Lock Screen 14 Trap Placement 4 6 The Placement Screen When you click the Site icon for an unaddressed site you will be prompted to place a trap If you are outside of the target circle the Site icon is red when you click it a warning will be displayed You can choose to either continue and place the trap outside of the circle or cancel and move closer to the site Once you reach the placement screen you have several options You can place a Milk Carton or Delta trap by simply selecting the appropriate trap type you are placing and clicking Place Trap Alternatively you can select Omit Site if you are unable to place
41. you start the G3 application you will see one of three screens e Ifthere is only a single set of sites on your Gadget these will automatically load on startup and you will see the G3 Splash screen while the Gadget loads the sites files and acquires a GPS signal e If your supervisor has requested that you work in more than one trapping area then there may be multiple sites files loaded on your gadget If so the Trapping Area screen will open allowing you to select the proper bid unit based on which area you are working in on a given day e Ifno sites files have been preloaded on the device you will be directed to the Download Sites screen internet connection required to download the sites for the bid unit of interest Once the sites are loaded you can begin trapping You can also switch trapping areas while using G3 To switch to another bid unit with the proper set of sites click on the Menu button in the bottom left corner of the home screen then click Trapping Area and select the proper file for the area If you need to download a new or updated sites file for a particular bid unit on the Gadget you can navigate to the Download Sites screen by clicking the Menu button in the lower left corner then selecting Download Sites It is important to note that a new sites file for a bid unit that 1s currently being trapped with the device should NOT be downloaded unless all transactions have been uploaded into the STS databa
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