Creating and Managing Projects with EdgeBox and SMART CONSTRUCTION

Start/Stop Using

Install EdgeBox on the tripod or permanent rigid 5/8 thread pole

1. Prepare tripod with 5/8 in. screw on the top. Top of the tripod must be flat.

2. Fix the screw firmly to the bottom screw of EdgeBox. Use a Tribrach if needed to position over the control mark.

Create a project

(a)   Create in a public coordinate system (using ESPG code)

Use https://epsg.org/search/map to search EPSG codes.

1. Tap “Create a new project”

Make sure “Known” is selected in “Coordinate system to use” and enter the ESPG code & Geoid. You can also type in the name.

2. If you enter a part of EPSG code, then will show the candidates.

If you are not going to use Geoid Hight,

3. Tap “Create”.

(b)   Create in local coordinate system (using localisation file)

If you have a localisation file from a rover, you can also create a project using the localization file. Localization file should be in CSV format and saved in the root directly of the USB memory.

1. Insert the USB memory into the USB slot (inside the waterproof lid) of the EdgeBox

①      Status LED

①      SD card slot

②      Ether cable port

③     USB slot（USB3.0）

④      SIM card slot

⑤      Water-proof USB slot（USB2.0）: cannot use this slot for USB memory

2. Tap “Create a new project”

3. Select “Local” in the project coordinate system.

4. Tap “Import Localisation File” to specify the file for localization.

5. Files are saved once loaded to the edge and

`Files can be selected from USB or from within the Edge's memory.

Tap “OK” after selecting a file

6. Please prepare the localization file in advance. Set the file format parameter according to the file and tap “OK”.

Example of the format below

7. Select the file and tap “Next”.

   

   
   

8. The contents of the imported localization file are displayed on the screen.
   Confirm the values are correct and aligned correctly, then tap “Create”.

9.   You can choose to use or not use horizontal and vertical localization at any point.

CREATE A NEW PROJECT BY CONNECTING TO SMART CONSTRUCTION  

1. Generate a new project by connecting to SMART CONSTRUCTION Dashboard) Tap to go to the Dashboard screen and can create new site it from the EDGE2 app.

After creating the site, tap the completion icon in the upper left.

*Localization files for GC3 and TP3 should be placed directly under the Tablet folder.

2. (Import a project from SMART CONSTRUCTION Dashboard)

If you tap and are logged in to your account, the Dashboard site will be displayed.

By tapping any site and pressing OK, you can create a project using the same coordinate code as Dashboard.

Turn Power Off

1. Tap Settings icon on the upper-right portion of the tablet app.

2. Scroll down to tap “Shut Down SMART CONSTRUCTION Edge” in “Information and Operations” section of the Settings screen.

3. You can also turn off the power by pressing and holding the power button on the main body for about 4 seconds.

The Status LED on the main body will flash green during the termination process. The Status LED will go off when the exit process is complete.