IC-Inspector

IC-Inspector is a tablet application optimised for on-site or offshore inspection data collection. IC-Inspector communicates with a NEXUS REST server to receive tasks and drawings, and to upload inspection data. It can be used for inspection with no internet connectivity, although it requires connectivity to initially receive tasks and finally send inspection data.

IC-Inspector Platforms

IC-Inspector is compatible with different platforms, including iPad, Windows and Android tablets. For more information, see IC-Inspector Platforms.

Prerequisites

Before using IC-Inspector, ensure the following:

  • You have downloaded the IC-Inspector app on your tablet and deployed it as described in Install IC-Inspector.

  • You have configured the NEXUS IC database, including assets (see Asset Data Management), event types (see Configure Event Types), and optionally drawings (see Drawings).

  • You have set up the IC-Web URL, login name and password for IC-Inspector. The login name should match an inspector who has tasks assigned to them.

Using IC-Inspector

The following figure shows the basic process of using IC-Inspector and is followed by an explanation:

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  1. The integrity engineer/work planner creates and assigns tasks to inspectors using NEXUS IC or IC-Web. For more information, see Create Tasks and Assigning Tasks.

  2. The tasks are stored in the NEXUS IC database.

  3. The inspector performs synchronisation in IC-Inspector to retrieve the assigned tasks through the REST service (IC-Web). The synchronisation process also retrieves any unassigned ad hoc tasks in case the inspector has at least one assigned task in the same workpack. For more information, see Synchronise.

  4. The inspector uses the task list or the drawings to complete tasks by filling in event forms (see Complete Tasks). They can take or attach photos as desired. Optionally, they can create ad hoc (or unplanned) events to allow filling in additional event forms over and above the tasks assigned. For more information, see Tasks.

  5. The inspector performs synchronisation in IC-Inspector again to send the events (completed task data) to the database through the REST service (IC-Web).

The app comes with demo data suitable for touring and learning the app. You can connect it to your actual database via Settings and Synchronise.