External sensor data capture FAQ

What is data capture using an external sensor?

TerraFlex (Premium) combines data from an external sensor connected via Bluetooth with a GNSS location to calculate the location of an asset without the user in the field having to physically access it. This enables users to capture forms for assets that are in hard-to-reach or in inaccessible locations, such as up high or buried underground (e.g. buried cables or pipes).

Which TerraFlex edition do I need to use an external sensor?

The external sensor data capture workflow is available in TerraFlex Premium.

What platforms is the external sensor data capture workflow available on?

TerraFlex for Android, iOS, and Windows all support the external sensor data capture workflow.

What external sensors are supported in TerraFlex?

TerraFlex supports the following external sensors:

  • With iOS devices:

    • LaserTech TruPulse 200X laser rangefinder

  • With Android devices:

    • Vivax Metrotech vLoc3-Pro underground utility locator

    • LaserTech TruPulse 200 laser rangefinder

    • LaserTech TruPulse 200X laser rangefinder

    • LaserTech TruPulse 360° laser rangefinder

    • LaserTech TruePulse 360°R laser rangefinder

    • SPX Radiodetection RD8100 underground utility locator

    • SPX Radiodetection RD8200 underground utility locator

  • With Windows devices:

    • Vivax Metrotech vLoc3-Pro underground utility locator

    • LaserTech TruPulse 200 laser rangefinder

    • LaserTech TruPulse 200X laser rangefinder

    • LaserTech TruPulse 360° laser rangefinder

    • LaserTech TruePulse 360°R laser rangefinder

How do I connect to an external sensor in TerraFlex?

On all platforms (Android, iOS, Windows) you must first pair the sensor with the device from the device's operating system or the sensor itself, depending on the sensor you are using; the laser cannot be paired with the device from within TerraFlex. See Using external sensors for details.

Once the sensor is paired with the device, to connect to and use the sensor, in the TerraFlex Settings screen select External Sensor and choose the paired sensor.