Fixed Assets
Managing them with
a Mobile Unit

SageData is based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Introduction

Managing Fixed Assets is not as easy as it may at first appear. To track movement of fixed assets, and to verify current location, the fixed asset must be identified easily, quickly and accurately. Asset Tags bearing a unique identifier in barcode format enable that. A mobile unit with barcode reading capability can be used to identify the fixed asset, record its movement or location, provide further information to the user, and enable additional information to be recorded.

BassetPro Mobile is the handheld element of the BassetPro system, used usually with BassetPro Standard, Enterprise or Alpha. It is used initially to help set up the system, identifying fixed assets, locations and custodians. And is used subsequently to track equipment movement or perform inventory checks easily, quickly, accurately.

The BassetPro System comes in two parts - a mobile unit and a fixed element. The mobile element is used to collect information or direct the user to the next task.
The fixed portion runs on SageData Servers, Client Servers, or on a desktop workstation or laptop.
This section covers the license for the mobile element of the system.

Functionality

The functionality of the mobile element is defined by the fixed element that it is coupled with. The mobile element includes communication software to transfer information from the fixed element. It includes data collection information to capture the location and identify of all items being managed.
A log on is required, and this serves two purposes. It prevents unauthorized use of the mobile unit, but it also enables all records to be tagged with the author and time of collection.

License Requirements

One license is require for each mobile unit in service. The license covers function of mobile units used for for systems using barcodes or RFID.
For more information on the function of the mobile units, contact SageData. A project manager will provide assistance.

Conclusion

The mobile unit is an essential element of most systems, ensuring that data can be captured easily, quickly and accurately.

If you found this useful, you might also want to review:

-  an introduction to barcode technology

-  an introduction to RFID

-  mobile data collectors

-  consulting services: barcodes and their applications

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