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IKE Device 101: C...
IKE Device / Aug 04, 2025 / 32 MIN

IKE Device 101: Collecting Data for Pole Loading Analysis

IKE Experts:
Chase Luinstra, FDC Engineer
Chase Luinstra

FDC Engineer

Liz Etze, Senior Product Manager
Liz Etzel

Senior Product Manager

Greg Corey, Technical Support Manager
Greg Corey

Technical Support Manager

Video Summary

In this episode, join Chase Luinstra, FDC Engineer, Liz Etzel, Senior Product Manager, and Greg Corey, Technical Support Manager, for an overview of collecting data for pole loading analysis with the IKE Device.

Topics include:

  • Pole tags
  • Accurate pole locations with RTK
  • Equipment bearing
  • Anchors
  • Measuring spans
  • Where to stand while fielding

This episode includes a Q&A session at the end covering basic troubleshooting and other live attendees’ questions related to the topic.

In this video

3:29

Defining Pole Loading Analysis

6:03

Field Data Collection for PLA

7:14

Pole Birthmarks

9:15

Pole Location

12:43

Equipment Orientation

13:57

Anchors and Guying

16:07

Capturing Spans

Collecting Efficiently

19:26

21:48

Q&A

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