Typically MLField® is used by a field technician for performing a survey of instruments. Using a mobile device with MLField® configured, the technician visits each instrument location using the built-in Google Maps which shows existing instrument locations on a map, scans the instrument’s Quick Response (QR) code – if needed to identify it – then manually takes a reading. An example QR code is shown below. QR codes are generated by MLWeb® and printed on laminated adhesive labels.

The data is then entered and saved to the iOS/Android device. Along with data, notes or photos may be recorded and saved with the data point. Moving from instrument to instrument, the technician proceeds through the survey, saving data to the iOS device after each data entry. When the survey is complete, the technician returns to the network area and synchronizes the recently collected data with the project database (either manually by tapping a button, or automatically when the background auto-up date feature is enabled).

To download MLField on a mobile device, users should simply navigate to the MLWeb instance they would like to access from a browser on that device. They will then be prompted to download the app directly, which will install a version compatible with the selected instance of MLWeb.