The mobile version of the Asset Insider app has the ability to scan and track the available assets via serial number or internal number.
An important note is that the barcode scanner control is only supported by Android and iOS devices. All other platforms will show a warning that some features of the app won't work.
Barcode availability by device:
|
Barcode Type |
Android |
iOS |
|
QR_CODE |
✔ |
✔ |
|
DATA_MATRIX |
✔ |
✔ |
|
UPC_A |
✔ |
✔ |
|
UPC_E |
✔ |
✔ |
|
EAN_8 |
✔ |
✔ |
|
EAN_13 |
✔ |
✔ |
|
CODE_39 |
✔ |
✔ |
|
CODE_93 |
✔ |
✔ |
|
CODE_128 |
✔ |
✔ |
|
CODABAR |
✔ |
✖ |
|
ITF |
✔ |
✔ |
|
RSS14 |
✔ |
✖ |
|
PDF_417 |
✔ |
✔ |
|
RSS_EXPANDED |
✔ |
✖ |
|
MSI |
✖ |
✖ |
|
AZTEC |
✔ |
✔ |
Note: PDF_417 and AZTEC aren't supported in Auto mode.
In Asset Insider Mobile Companion the scan control looks like this:
The system has several different ways to use the barcode scanner.
- To identify an asset – location, assignee and other important information which can be used by the user.
- To receive Purchase Orders
- To receive Transfer Orders
- To create Quick Moves
- To search in the list of assets
Of course, if the asset is not in the system, then the user will be notified.
The scan button can be found on different screens. For example:
