ACCURATE MEASUREMENT AND MUCH MORE
A Complete Pole Inspection Data Ecosystem for Electric Cooperatives
Electric cooperatives are facing a difficult reality in 2026 – aging infrastructure, increasing storm exposure, and heightened regulatory scrutiny. Being able to gather accurate inspection data and defensible documentation is more important than ever.
Today’s utility pole inspection programs are no longer just maintenance exercises. They are top priority risk mitigation strategies.
While wood inspection tools like the IML RESI PowerDrill provide objective groundline decay measurements, the real challenge many cooperatives face comes after the holes have been drilled and the inspection is complete.
- How is the data captured?
- How is it standardized across teams?
- How is it verified?
- How is it integrated into GIS?
- How is it defended later?
That’s where the integration between IML hardware and Alatrac Data Collection Software is truly game-changing in utility pole inspection work.
THE PROBLEM:
Fragmented Inspection Workflows
Many cooperatives outsource inspections to contractors. Others self-perform. In both cases, workflows often look like this:
- Drill / inspect pole
- Record data locally
- Return to office
- Export and reformat data
- Import into asset system
- Manually reconcile errors
Every step introduces inefficiency and risk:
- Transcription errors
- Data and asset mismatches
- Lost files
- Inconsistent inspection scopes
- Limited oversight during active fieldwork
When regulators, insurers, or boards ask for justification, documentation gaps become exposure.
THE REALITY:
Groundline Matters
Groundline decay remains one of the most common and critical failure points for distribution poles.
The IML RESI PowerDrill provides objective resistance-based measurement that is especially valuable when:
- Poles are encased in asphalt or concrete collars
- Excavation is impractical
- Frozen ground limits digging
- Dense urban sidewalks prevent traditional methods
The drill provides accurate data, but hardware alone does not create an enterprise-grade inspection program.
THE SOLUTION:
Inspection Oversight and Data Integrity
With Alatrac’s powerful IML RESI PowerDrill integration, inspection data becomes part of a controlled, standardized, enterprise workflow.
Standardized Scope Enforcement
Project managers can define required inspection scopes in advance, ensuring field teams across wide geographic areas perform tasks uniformly.
Instant Graphical Capture
As the IML RESI PD completes its measurement, Alatrac instantly displays the graphical output and binds it to the asset record.
GIS / GPS Pairing
Each inspection is automatically tied to precise location data — reducing the potential for mistakenly assigning inspection data to the wrong asset.
Photo Capture + Annotation
Inspectors can capture photos, annotate them, and automatically bind them to the asset’s GPS location — creating thorough, defensible documentation.
AI Quality Control
Alatrac’s AI quality control process helps flag anomalies, missing data, or inconsistencies — providing oversight while inspections are still underway.
Export-Ready Reporting
Alatrac provides intuitive tools that enable reporting and data exporting in multiple formats — reducing manual manipulation and preserving data integrity.
Alatrac Delivers
Alatrac – IML RESI PD integration benefits:
- Real-time project oversight
- Consistent field execution
- Functions equally well online or offline
- Defensible documentation
- Field data uploads automatically
- Intuitive reporting and data exporting
See It Live
Visit Alamon in booth #1304 at TechAdvantage (March 8-11) to see a live demonstration of the Alatrac – IML RESI PowerDrill integration.
To learn more about Alatrac’s full capabilities, visit https://alatrac.com.
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315 West Idaho Street, Kalispell, MT 59901 | 800.252.8838