Emptying Information Collection Mobile App User Manual

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Emptying Information Collection Mobile App User Manual

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Introduction

Introduction

Purpose

This document is designed to guide Desludging Vehicle Operators on how to use the Emptying Details Collection Mobile App. The app allows collection of the emptying information while providing the emptying service, such that the information can be updated in real-time. The mobile application is used by emptier to collect the information such as emptying start and end time, number of trips, total cost for emptying, and the payment receipt number. Emptying details can be viewed in real-time by the help desk and other municipal staff who have access to this module. The user manual details the step-by-step procedure of all implemented facilities within the App. It is to be noted that information related to the actual emptying operation can also be entered into the system through the Web interface. The main purpose of this application is to provide the user with guidance to fill in the details of the emptying service and view the applications received. It provides an easy-to-use interface that connects the emptying operator with the IMIS web application.

Introduction

Target Audience

Targeted users of this manual are Desludging Vehicle Operators of the Municipality or Outsourced Agency. This manual guides to performing details related to actual emptying operations.

App Installation

App Installation

App Installation

An APK file will be made available in common access location or shared via link that can be downloaded and installed on your device.

App Installation

Installation Procedure

                                                                                         Figure 2-1 APK File

                                                                            Figure 2-2 Access Permission

                                                                                     Figure 2-4 opening app

Overview:

Accessing the IMIS

Accessing the IMIS

Opening the app/ Login

 

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                                                                                             Figure 3-1 Login

Overview:

Dashboard

Dashboard

Navigate to Dashboard

                                                                                      Figure 4-1 Dashboard

Overview:

Collecting Emptying Services Information

Collecting Emptying Services Information

Navigate to emptying service

                                                                                  Figure 5-1 Emptying service

Overview:
Tools:

                                                                                 Figure 5-2 Application list


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                                                                                   Figure 5-3 Location on Map

Overview:
Collecting Emptying Services Information

Emptying Service Data Collection

 

                                  Figure 5-4 Emptying service form

Overview:

The Emptying service details page consists of different form fields which are mentioned below:

·        Date (A.D): The date is auto-filled.

·        Service Receiver Name:  Full name of the service receiver who was present at the time of emptying.

·        Service Receiver Gender: The gender of the service receiver who was present at the time of emptying.

·        Service Receiver Contact Number: Contact number of the service receiver who was present at the time of emptying (This field allows only the numeric values).

·        Reason For Emptying: The reason for which the containment was emptied.

·        No. of trips: The total number of trips required to empty the sludge (This field allows the numeric values).

·        Sludge Volume: The amount of sludge that has been collected. A rough estimation can be entered in meter cube (m3)

·        Desludging Vehicle Number Plate: The desludging vehicle license number plate which is used for emptying

·        Select a Driver:  Select the driver’s name who is responsible for operating the desludging vehicle.

·        Emptier 1: The name of the first emptier involved in the emptying process.

·        Emptier 2:  The name of the second emptier involved in the emptying process.

·        Start Time: The starting time of emptying the containment.

·        End Time: The ending time of emptying the containment. The end time must be after the start time.

·        Receipt Number: The receipt number generated after the emptying process.

·        Total Cost: The total cost of the emptying process (This field allows only the numeric values).

·        Disposal Place: The treatment plant where the sludge is disposed.

·       House Image: - Before submitting the form, the user must attach an image of the building where the sludge was emptied. If the house image is already available on the website, the option to upload a new house image will not be accessible, and you are not required to upload it from the mobile app. However, if the house image is not present on the website, the user will need to upload it from the mobile app.

·        Receipt Image: The image of receipt generated after the emptying process.

·        Comments (If any): Comments to share the user's thoughts after the emptying process.

Note: 

·     For uploading the image of the House and Receipt, the maximum image size that should be uploaded is “5 MB”. The submitted data is then sent to the IMIS web application. Also, the image format should be in JPEG.

·       All fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory and must be completed to submit the form. If any necessary fields are left empty, the application will not permit the user to continue. Incomplete fields will be highlighted in red to show which ones need to be filled in.

·     Sludge volume should not be more than its containment size capacity.

Figure 5-5 Empty Field Red Highlight

Figure 5-6 Success Message

Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous (Permissions)

Overview:

                                                                                  Figure 6-1 Location permission

 

Figure 6-1 Photo and Media permission