Use Electric Distribution Data Management

After deploying, organizations with no digital electric distribution data can immediately begin mapping their systems using GPS or digitizing data with web or desktop software. Organizations with existing spatial data can load it and begin using the apps.

In this topic, you will learn how to use the solution by assuming the role of a user and performing the following workflows.

Note:

Use your organization's data or configured apps to follow these workflows.

Add data in the field

In these workflows, you will be taking the role of a mobile worker collecting data in the field. If you have a mobile-centric workforce, this may be the best option to collect new data or validate existing data.

Collect Poles

As a mobile worker, you can add poles from the field.

1. Open the ArcGIS Field Maps app and sign in to your ArcGIS organization.
2. Open the Electric Distribution Field Editor map.
3. Navigate to the collection location.
4. Tap Add .
5. From the list of features, search for Pole by swiping up or typing Pole in the filter search bar.
   If the Pole is added to an inaccurate location, or you want to move the point manually, move the crosshairs to the correct location by panning the map and tapping Update Point. This moves the added Pole to the specified location.
6. Set the Asset type to the correct pole type then fill in any other attributes and tap Submit.

   Note:

   Move to a safe location to fill in the attributes. The added pole remains in its original location.
7. Ensure the last collected pole is selected and browse to the next pole's location. Tap the Copy button at the bottom of the screen to create a copy of the previously added pole at the location of the new pole.
8. Adjust any attributes as needed and tab Submit

Collect pad mounted single phase transformer

As a mobile worker, you can collect a transformer using ArcGIS Field Maps in the field.

1. In ArcGIS Field Maps open the Electric Distribution Field Editor map.
2. Navigate to the collection location.
3. Tap Add .
4. From the list of features, search for Transformer by swiping up or typing Pad Mounted Single Phase Transformer in the filter search bar, and select Pad Mounted Single Phase Transformer.

   A point is added to your location.

Note:

If the Pad Mounted Single Phase Transformer is added to an inaccurate location, or you want to move the point manually, move the crosshairs to the correct location by panning the map and tapping Update Point. The added Pad Mounted Single Phase Transformer moves to the specified location.

5. Fill in any attributes and tap Submit.
6. Ensure the last collected Pad Mounted Single Phase Transformer is selected and browse to the next Pad Mounted Single Phase Transformer location. Tap the Copy button at the bottom of the screen to copy the previously added Pad Mounted Single Phase Transformer to the location of the new Pad Mounted Single Phase Transformer
7. Adjust the attributes and tap Submit.

Add data in the web

In the workflows below, you will be taking the role of an editor adding data in ArcGIS Online. The workflows explain how to add data in the web and use the provided dashboard.

Note:

The following two workflows utilize the poles and transformers you created in the Add data in the field workflow above.

Add underground conductor to connect underground transformers

To connect conductors to underground transformers using ArcGIS Web Editor, complete the following steps:

1. In a browser, sign in to your ArcGIS organization and browse to the Electric Distribution Editor web map.
2. From the item page, click Open in Web Editor to launch the editing app.

   Note:

   For more information about using Web Editor, see Web Editor interface.

3. Click Snapping options on the general toolbar to configure snapping by clicking Enable All.
4. Navigate to the area where you will add your new underground conductor.
5. On the editing toolbar, click the Create features button .
6. In the Create features pane, search for Medium Voltage Conductor, and click Underground Single Phase Conductor from the list of options.
   1. Snap to the transformer by hovering over the point and clicking to start the line.
   2. Draw the conductor to the next pad mounted transformer, and snap to the transformer by hovering over the point and double-clicking to finish the sketch.
   3. In the Create features pane, update the attributes.
   4. Click Create.
7. Repeat sub-steps 'a' through 'd' to add the remaining underground conductors

Add overhead conductor to connect poles

To connect conductors to poles using ArcGIS Web Editor, complete the following steps:

1. Navigate to the area where you will add your new overhead conductor.
2. In the Create features pane, search for Medium Voltage Conductor, and click Overhead Three Phase Conductor from the list of options.

   Note:

   If the Create features pane is not open, refer to the steps from the previous workflow: Add underground conductor to connect underground transformers.
   1. Snap to the pole by hovering over the point and clicking to start the line.
   2. Draw the conductor to the next pole, and snap to the pole by hovering over the point and double-clicking to finish the sketch.
   3. In the Create features pane, update the attributes.
   4. Click Create.
3. Repeat sub-steps 'a' through 'd' to add the remaining overhead conductors.

Use the electric distribution dashboard

As a member of the utility, you want to have a comprehensive view of your electric distribution system assets.

1. In a browser, sign in to your ArcGIS organization, browse to the Electric Distribution Dashboard item page and click Open Dashboard.
2. View the electric distribution system statistics on the General and Asset Count tab, click the Services tab to view detailed information on install dates and types, and click the Assets Installed (Last 30 Days) tab to view information about transformers, conductors, and poles installed in the last 30 days.

Add data in ArcGIS Pro

In the workflows below, you will be taking the role of an editor adding data in ArcGIS Pro. If you have known locations of assets or as-built drawings to work from, the following workflows can demonstrate using ArcGIS Pro to add data to your electric distribution system.

Note:

Ensure that you have completed the steps to Create the Electric Distribution Data Manager ArcGIS Pro project before completing the following workflows.

Add an overhead low voltage service

As an editor, you can add an overhead low voltage service to the map in ArcGIS Pro.

1. If necessary, start ArcGIS Pro and open the Electric Distribution Data Manager project and the map you created.
2. On the Edit tab, in the Snapping group, click Snapping and turn snapping on.
3. Locate the area where you will add your new service.
4. On the Edit tab, in the Features group, click Create.

   The Create Features pane appears.

5. Search for Medium Voltage Transformer and click Overhead Single Phase Transformer.
6. Click the blue arrow to the right of the Overhead Single Phase Transformer template to populate the attributes.
   1. Hover over the overhead conductor where the transformer should be located to snap and click to place the transformer.
7. At the top left, click the Back button to return to the templates.
8. Search for and click Low Voltage Pole.
9. Click the blue arrow to the right of the Low Voltage Pole template to populate the attributes.
10. Hover over the area where the pole should be located and click to place the pole.
11. Repeat to add as many poles as needed.
12. At the top left, click the Back button to return to the templates.
13. Search for and click Low Voltage Service.
14. Click the blue arrow to the right of the Low Voltage Service template to populate the attributes for this service.
15. Hover over the area where the service should be located and click to place the service.
16. At the top left, click the Back button to return to the templates.
17. Search for and click Overhead Conductor.
18. Click the blue arrow to the right of the Overhead Conductor template to populate the attributes for this conductor.
19. Add the service to the map by following the steps below:
    1. Hover over and snap to the transformer, clicking once to start the service.
    2. Snap and click each pole to extend the service.
    3. Finally, hover over and snap to the service, clicking twice to finish the line.

       

    Note:

    Alternatively, you can right-click the last vertex and choose Finish or press F2 on the keyboard to finish the line segment.

Add an underground low voltage service

As an editor, you can extend a residential service to the map in ArcGIS Pro.

1. If necessary, start ArcGIS Pro and open the Electric Distribution Data Manager project and the map you created.
2. On the Edit tab, in the Snapping group, click Snapping and turn snapping on.
3. Locate the area where you will add your new service.
4. On the Edit tab, in the Features group, click Create.

   The Create Features pane appears.

5. Search for Medium Voltage Transformer and click Pad Mounted Three Phase Transformer.
6. Click the blue arrow to the right of the Pad Mounted Three Phase Transformer template to populate the attributes.
   1. Hover over the underground conductor where the transformer should be located to snap and click to place the transformer.
7. At the top left, click the Back button to return to the templates.
8. Search for and click Low Voltage Service.
9. Click the blue arrow to the right of the Low Voltage Service template to populate the attributes for this service.
10. Hover over the area where the service should be located and click to place the service.
11. At the top left, click the Back button to return to the templates.
12. Search for Low Voltage Conductor and click AC Underground Conductor.
13. Click the blue arrow to the right of the AC Underground Conductor template to populate the attributes for this conductor.
14. Add the service to the map by following the steps below:
    1. Hover over and snap to the transformer, clicking once to start the service.
    2. Click each location on the map to add a vertex to change the path of the underground conductor. (Optional)
    3. Finish the sketch by snapping to and double-clicking the Low Voltage Service point.

Add features from an as-built drawing

As an editor, you can add assets to the system from an as-built drawing.

1. If necessary, start ArcGIS Pro and open the Electric Distribution Data Manager project and the map you created.
2. On the Map tab, in the Layer group, click Add Data. Browse to the location of the as-built drawing, select it, and click OK to add it to the map.
3. With the image selected in the Contents pane, click the Raster Layer tab on the ribbon.
4. In the Effects group, change the Transparency setting to 50%.
5. On the Imagery tab, in the Alignment group, click Georeference.

   Note:

   For more information about georeferencing, see the Overview of georeferencing ArcGIS Pro help topic.

6. On the Georeference tab, in the Adjust group, click Add Control Points.

   Note:

   Use the tools in the Prepare group if the image is not displayed or needs adjusting.
   1. Add a minimum of two control points to connect your image to your known map positions.
   2. After you have added all the control points, click Save on the Georeferencing tab.
7. On the Edit tab, in the Features group, click Create.

   The Create Features pane appears.

8. Select an asset from the template list and add the asset to the map where it corresponds to the georeferenced as-built drawing.
9. On the Map tab, in the Selection group, click Attributes and fill in the attributes.
10. After digitizing is complete, remove the image from the Contents pane.