Use Electric Distribution Data Management—ArcGIS Solutions

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’ll learn how to use the solution by assuming the role of a user and performing the workflows below.

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.

Open the ArcGIS Field Maps app and sign in to your ArcGIS organization.
Open the Electric Distribution Asset Collector map.
Navigate to the collection location.
Tap Add .
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.
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.
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.
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.

In ArcGIS Field Maps open the Electric Distribution Asset Collector map.
Navigate to the collection location.
Tap Add .
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.

Fill in any attributes and tap Submit.
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
Adjust the attributes and tap Submit.

Add map notes

As a mobile worker, you can add a map note to the system.

In ArcGIS Field Maps open the Electric Distribution Asset Collector map.
Navigate to the map note location.
Tap Add.
From the list of features, search for the Map Notes type by swiping up or typing a description in the filter search bar, select the Map Notes type, and add the note to the map by sketching a polygon in the map note location.
Fill in the attributes and click Submit.
The map note is added to the map and is available to be viewed and reviewed by others in the organization.

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, use the provided dashboard, and add and manage map notes.

Add underground conductor to connect underground transformers

As an editor, you want to use a web app to connect conductors to underground transformers.

In a browser, sign in to your ArcGIS organization.
At the top of the site, click Groups.
Browse to the Electric Distribution Editors group and locate the Electric Distribution Editor app. Click View Application to launch the app.
In the Electric Distribution Editor app, the Asset Editor widget is open by default on the left side of the window when the app opens.
In the Asset Editor pane, click the template drop-down menu and select Medium Voltage Conductor, and select Underground Single Phase Conductor from the list of options.
Scroll down and fill in the preset values.
With Underground Single Phase Conductor selected, press Ctrl to snap to the transformer by hovering over the point, and click to start the line.
Draw the conductor to the next pad mounted transformer, press Ctrl to snap, and double-click to finish the sketch.
You are prompted to update attributes and save.
Click Save.
Repeat steps 4 through 8 to add the remaining underground conductors

Add overhead conductor to connect poles

As an editor, you want to use a web app to connect conductors to poles.

Browse to the Electric Distribution Editors group and locate the Electric Distribution Editor app. Click View Application to launch the app.
In the Electric Distribution Editor app, the Asset Editor widget is open by default on the left side of the window when the app opens.
In the Asset Editor pane, click the template drop-down menu and select Medium Voltage Conductor, and select Overhead Single Phase Conductor from the list of options.
Scroll down and fill in the preset values.
With Overhead Single Phase Conductor selected, press Ctrl to snap to the pole by hovering over the point, and click to start the line.
Draw the conductor to the next pole, press Ctrl to snap, and double-click to finish the sketch.
You are prompted to update attributes and save.
Click Save.
Repeat steps 2 through 6 to add the remaining overhead conductors.

Add map notes

As a user, you can add a map note to the system.

Browse to the Electric Distribution Office Users group and locate the Electric Distribution Viewer app. Click View Application to launch the app.
1. In the Electric Distribution Map Notes Manager, click the Map Notes Editor widget to open it.
2. Choose a map note issue type and sketch a polygon in the desired map note location.
3. Enter attributes and click Save.

Manage map notes

As a GIS manager, you can review and resolve map notes about your system to ensure issues are addressed.

Browse to the Electric Distribution Map Notes Managers group and locate the Electric Distribution Map Notes Manager app. Click View Application to launch the app.
In the upper right of the app, there are a number of widgets that have been configured to filter, edit, update, and manage map notes.
Review the list of included widgets to learn how to use them to manage map notes:
- Legend—View a list of included layers in the map. The legend displays what is visible on the map, so zooming in or out can expand or reduce the list if scale suppression is set on the layers.
- Filter—Use the Creation Date, Issue, and Severity filters to view only map notes that fit the entered criteria. Select a date range or an option from the drop-drown menu and turn on a filter to view the selection on the map.
- Batch Edit Map Notes—Select a group of map notes using one of the selection tools and update values for all the selected features at once.
- Map Notes Editor—Add a new map note or edit an existing map note.
- Map Notes Summary—View all the map notes by status and expand each section to view the individual notes. Click a note to zoom to it on the map and view its attributes in a pop-up.
These changes are reflected in other apps and maps across the system so others in your organization can view the latest information.

Use the electric distribution dashboard

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

Browse to the Electric Distribution Office Users group and locate the Electric Distribution Dashboard app. Click View Dashboard to launch the dashboard.
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:

The first time you open the Electric Distribution Data Manager map in ArcGIS Pro, the layers will show as broken. Follow the steps to Configure the Electric Distribution Data Manager ArcGIS Pro project to fix your layers.

Add an overhead low voltage service

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

Open the Electric Distribution Data Manager ArcGIS Pro project, sign in to your ArcGIS organization.
In the Catalog pane, expand Maps and double-click Electric Distribution Data Manager to open the map.
On the Edit tab, in the Snapping group, click Snapping and turn snapping on.
On the Edit tab, in the Features group, click Create.
The Create Features pane appears.
Select the Overhead Low Voltage Service template from the Favorites list, fill in the attributes.
Add the template to the map by following the steps below:
1. Click the location on the map to start the service.
2. Click each location on the map where a pole would be added. (Optional)
3. Finish the sketch by double-clicking at the service location.

Add an underground low voltage service

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

In the Catalog pane, expand Maps and double-click Electric Distribution Data Manager to open the map.
On the Edit tab, in the Snapping group, click Snapping and turn snapping on.
On the Edit tab, in the Features group, click Create.
The Create Features pane appears.
Select the Underground Low Voltage Service template from the Favorites list, fill in the attributes.
Add the template to the map by following the steps below:
1. Click the location on the map to start the underground 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 double-clicking at the service location.

Add features from an as-built drawing

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

In the Catalog pane, expand Maps and double-click Electric Distribution Data Manager to open the map.
On the Map tab, in the Layers group, click Add Data. Browse to the location of the as-built drawing, select it, and click OK to add it to the map.
With the image selected in the Contents pane, browse to the Raster Layer ribbon. On the Appearance tab, in the Effects group, change the Layer Transparency setting to 50%.
On the Imagery tab, in the Alignment group, select Georeferencing.
If you are unfamiliar with georeferencing, see Overview of georeferencing in the ArcGIS Pro help.
On the Georeferencing tab, in the Adjust group, click Add Control Points.
1. Add a minimum of two control points to connect your image to your known map positions.
2. Once you have added all the control points, browse to the Georeferencing tab and click Save.
On the Edit tab, in the Snapping group, click Snapping and turn snapping on.
On the Edit tab, in the Features group, click Create.
The Create Features pane appears.
Select an asset from the template list and add the asset to the map where it corresponds to the georeferenced as-built drawing.
On the Map tab, in the Selection group, click Attributes and fill in the attributes.
Remove the image from the Contents pane once digitizing is complete.

Add map notes

As an editor, you can add a map note to the system.

In the Catalog pane, expand Maps and double-click Electric Distribution Data Manager to open the map.
On the Edit tab, in the Features group, click Create.
The Create Features pane appears.
In the Favorites list, expand the Map Notes folder and choose a Map Note option. Add the map note by digitizing a polygon on the map at the desired location.
On the Map tab, in the Selection group, click Attributes and fill in the attributes.
The map note is added to the map and is available to be viewed and reviewed by others in the organization.

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