About PC Collect and GS Collect Mobile Inspections

You can use the Inspection Editor in the GainSeeker Inspections module to create an inspection that you can run on a mobile device, a PC, or both. GainSeeker Inspections are designed to have a similar user interface on either device type, but there are some differences in how the inspections display due to the different technology.

The PC Collect module runs inspections on PCs and the GS Collect mobile App runs inspections on mobile devices.

Property settings that are specific to either inspection type

Because PCs and mobile devices feature different technology, some inspection properties also differ or display somewhat differently on the devices during a running inspection. Properties that pertain to one device or the other have notations on the property descriptions such as [PC only] or [Mobile only].

Differences in how PC Collect and GS Collect store the Unique ID

See Unique ID: an important distinction

Determining whether to run an inspection on a PC or mobile device

See Considerations for determining which device type to use for an inspection

Mobile Inspection advantages over PC inspections

• Portability.Can be easier for performing inspections on large equipment in which you might need greater mobility.

• GPS location. Record GPS locations of large items you inspect. This might be useful for recording locations of large items that are stored along with multiple other like items, such as vehicles.

• Online or offline mode. Perform inspections in remote locations using offline mode and submit the inspection data at a later time in online mode. (Because offline mode cannot signal the operator to potential data entry errors in real-time, it is only recommended for use in situations where no database connection is readily available.)

• Take videos. Also useful for recording defects. The video recordings are stored with the inspection data.

• • Note: You can attach video files to the sub-inspection data or email them in PC Collect.

• Voice-to-text. Quickly record voice notes about the inspection that automatically convert to text and store with the inspection data. (This is an iOS device feature that is not exclusive to the GS Collect app. However, its usefulness when running an inspection is worth mentioning.)

GS Collect Mobile App Release Notes

View the latest GS Collect Mobile App Release Notes on the Hertzler Systems website.

PC inspection advantages over mobile inspections

• You do not need to purchase GainSeeker Mobile Web (in addition to GainSeeker Suite) to run a PC inspection. It is required to run GS Collect mobile device-enabled inspections.
  Tip: If you plan on running inspections on mobile devices in the future, you can always publish the inspection for use on both devices now. Then, you can purchase GainSeeker Mobile Web services in the future when you are ready to start running mobile inspections.

• Device stability. A PC is usually more static than a mobile device making it less likely to incur damage during an inspection.

• A PC may be better for inspections that require operator handling of multiple small items during the inspection process.

• A PC inspection may better free the inspector's hands.

• Real-time alerts. GainSeeker performs real-time checks against limits, trends, runs, and zones.

• Viewing real-time charts on the data entry screen. Allows you to display the data in real-time during data entry on control charts and other chart types.

• A PC Collect inspection Unique ID can be accessed by any GainSeeker user that shares a configuration. You can start an inspection at one PC workstation and continue it at another down the line.