Install IC-Inspector

To deploy IC-Inspector 6.9, ensure you have the required hardware and download the appropriate version of the app for your device.

Note

Before installing IC-Inspector 6.9 on your device, you must delete version 6.8. Be sure to synchronise your data before deletion to avoid data loss.

IC-Inspector can be installed on various platforms, including iPads, Android tablets, or Windows tablets. Select your platform below for installation instructions:

Install IC-Inspector on iPad

IC-Inspector for iPad is available for free from the App Store.

Requirements

iPad with iPadOS 16 or later
IC-Web Read/Write License
IC-Web 6.9 or higher (6.9 recommended)
NEXUS DB schema 8.210
Deployment of IC-Inspector on multiple iPads for multiple inspectors in the field should be performed using a Mobile Device Management (MDM) solution or by using a different Apple ID on each iPad.

Warning

If multiple users are using IC-Inspector on different iPads but with the same Apple ID (which is not recommended), then you must turn off iCloud synchronisation for IC-Inspector before synchronising your data. Failure to do so may result in data loss.

Recommendations

We recommend using the iPad Pro. IC-Inspector will run on any iPad (which can be useful for testing and training), but will not run on iPhones or iPod Touches.
If you expect inspectors to mark up photos, we suggest purchasing an Apple Pencil.
If you expect inspectors to do significant quantities of typing, we also suggest purchasing a keyboard cover.
Note that in quiet environments, you can use the iPad’s built-in speech-to-text dictation capability. On some devices, this capability works independent of internet connection. You can go to Settings ‣ General ‣ Keyboard and check the bottom of the screen for the message “You can use Dictation for English when you are not connected to the Internet.”

Tip

When using speech-to-text for numeric fields, use phrases like “numeral one” for single-digit numbers; phrases like “one dot two three” for decimal numbers less than 10; phrases like “twenty three dot one nine” for decimal numbers from 10 to 100; and phrases like “one two three dot four five” for decimal numbers greater than 100.
If intrinsic safety is required, consider using intrinsically safe enclosures available from third-party vendors. Be aware that some vendors may require you to ship your tablet to them for installation.
Inspections are often conducted in extreme or hazardous environments. To ensure optimal performance, make sure your tablets are rated for the specific environmental conditions of your site, including temperature, pressure, humidity, and intrinsic safety.

Caution

Applications on iPads have a memory limit, which is specific to your device and iOS version. In case the memory limit in IC-Inspector is exceeded, the app may close without warning. We recommend that you regularly synchronise your data to free up space and avoid exceeding the application memory limit.

Security

On iPads, the app performs a check for jailbroken devices upon launching. If it detects that the device is jailbroken, it shows a notification and does not allow the user to proceed.

Tip

You can check for app updates on the Settings screen by clicking About under APP INFO.