Trimble SiteVision combines virtual and real worlds into compelling augmented reality solutions. It couples 3D modeling technology with Trimble high accuracy GNSS positioning, supporting both overhead and underground utility workflows.
SiteVision for Utilities helps you save time, costs, design cycles and field visits while improving customer engagement Use your imagination to improve your Utility's operations with Augmented Reality.
- Trimble custom handheld bracket with batteries and pole mount for ease of use in the field by utility crews and engineers
- Trimble Catalyst DA1 digital GNSS antenna for high accuracy (centimeter level) positioning and accurate position on utility 2D and 3D models in the real world for customer and crew collaboration, design validation and confirmation or redesign
- Electronic distance measurement (EDM) rangefinder to measure designs in relation to real world surroundings such as man-made structures, trees, or other potential obstacles that may be in conflict with the design
- Android™ Mobile Phone (user supplied) with ARCore Technology from Google® (ex. Google Pixel 2 and 3 or Samsung 9 and 10) to run the Trimble SiteVision for Utilities application
Software and Services
- Trimble SiteVision application for an optimized augmented reality experience for utilities that seamlessly runs on Android phones with ARCore technology giving utilities the power of augmented reality at their fingertips
- Trimble Cloud for Utilities subscription that automatically processes and transforms complex 2D designs into 3D models with added intelligence in support of a number of utility workflows from customer collaboration to crew coordination and planning
- Trimble high accuracy RTX and VRS Now positioning services subscription for 3D design location accuracy levels of less than 2 centimeters to get the job done right the first time with on-point positions
Trimble SiteVision for Utilities comes with
- The Trimble SiteVision Integrated Positioning System
- A Trimble Identity (TID) to be able to log into the SiteVision App
- A current SiteVision subscription
- A compatible Android Mobile Phone
- The SiteVision Application downloaded from Google Play
- A 3D model to superimpose it on real-World landscape
Trimble® SiteVision™ for Utilities runs on mobile devices, smaller than 8”, supporting Google Play Services for ARCore and Android™ Operating System Version 9.0.
The Trimble tested and recommended devices for SiteVision are:
- Samsung S9+
- Samsung S10+
- Samsung Note8
- Samsung Note9
Other supported devices for SiteVision are:
- Samsung S8+
- Google Pixel 2 XL
- Google Pixel 3 XL
Note: Although Trimble Catalyst Service and Google Google Play Services for ARCore can run on a number of mobile devices, the requirements for SiteVision differ due to the combination of the processing requirements of Trimble Catalyst softGNSS Receiver, Google Google Play Services for ARCore, and data processing
SiteVision for Utilities supports the following data formats:
- Trimble: SKP, VCL, TTM
- Open industry standards: IFC, LandXML
- 3rd party: DWG, SHP, GDB, PNG, AutoCAD, Microstation, KM
- PLS-CADD, DDS