Etiscan NAVConnect.net

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1 Etiscan NAVConnect.net allows mobile data entry devices to connect to Microsoft Dynamics NAV via radio communication or transmission station (so called offline mode). What is so special about this interface? Etiscan NAVConnect.net links up the mobile data entry device via TCP/IP connection with the Navision Application Server (NAS). Since version NAV 2009 it connects via Webservices. Etiscan NACVConnect.net also supports the MS Classic Client and the new RTC (Role Tailored) Client. The screen the user normally sees will be transformed and the input fields the user should fill in are displayed on the mobile device. There is no need for a complete wireless network infrastructure, because the client can be used in online or offline mode. It is possible to change the client appearance to fit your exact needs and improve your workflow.

2 Mobile applications have special requirements If you are sitting on a fork-lift truck transporting goods, you couldn t deal with complicated dialogues on a mobile data device at the same time. Being aware of this we designed our interface to be easy to handle for users of mobile data entry devices. Dialogues were adjusted so that only really necessary data has to be filled in while mobile. All static data which is stored at the radio server will be linked with the incoming datasets and then forwarded to be booked in MS Dynamics NAV. That means even employees not working with computers are enabled to input postings with absolute reliability and accuracy in MS Dynamic NAV. Double postings will be avoided effectively. The booking result will be displayed on the mobile device at once if connected via radio transmission, enabling the user to react in case of errors. High data integrity As all entry operations are booked directly in MS Dynamics NAV, there is no database in between, no service and no intermediate layer. A dataset is stored the moment the user gets the confirmation on the mobile data device exactly the same as if entered through the on-screen dialogue. The confirmation is exactly the same as displayed on MS Dynamics NAV. Further processing of batch files which are error-prone is unnecessary. Screenshots of an Etiscan NAVConnect.net application on a mobile device. Short project duration, low costs Until now the usage of mobile data entry devices in a MS Dynamics NAV Environment were synonym to high costs and long project duration. Until now! In using our tested and standardized modules the effort of customizing is reduced to a minimum. Therefore complete solutions with wireless mobile data entry devices are possible at a very interesting price. What has to be done for implementing mobile data entry? 1. Planning dialogues for mobile usage (incoming goods, outgoing goods, inventory ) 2. Planning the simplification of dialogues to be suitable for mobile input. 3. Choosing the mobile devices 4. Decision for wireless- or batch transmission After these steps we are able to start with customizing the dialogues.

3 The following dialogues are ready to use: Inventory Incoming Goods Storage Outgoing Goods Rebooking Order Picking Stock information Production acknowledgement Label printing and many more Mobile Data Entry Devices Free choice Because Etiscan NAVConnect.net is compatible to all mobile data entry devices used by Etiscan, only your requirements are relevant for choosing the device. Whether you use mobile barcode scanners, fork-lift-terminals or RFID devices - Etiscan NAVConnect.net is ready for it. Scalability To manage large amounts of data and/ or connect several users, NAVConnect supports up to 200 clients and more. Process reliability through on-site plausibility-checks In 15 years, Etiscan gathered a wide know-how about mobile barcode scanning and at the Auto-ID sector. This secures the best possible solution to be implemented at your company. Our scanner client was designed with a maximum of integrated process reliability. Errors by typing or scanning are immediately detected through plausibility checks on the scanner, and can therefore be fixed at one. Incorrect captures are almost impossible. Service and support Once a mobile data-capturing solution is installed, many essential processes in the company depend on the correct functionality of the solution. This illustrates the importance of a fast reaction in case of a malfunction. Etiscan provides support by helping with a competent hotline. Remote Access with Teamviewer is possible as well as on-site service with minimal reaction time and the usage of alternate devices. Etiscan provides competent advise for an individual support-package. Wireless infrastructure as an example:

4 Technical specification Etiscan NAVConnect.net Performance Optimized performance through transmitting only user data, templates are stored locally and require less processor resources when started. Forklift-terminals from 2.500,- up to 5.000,- Delivery time/project implementation Short-term implementation is possible, project runtime depends on volume and is usually 6-12 weeks. Updates/Software maintenance A software maintenance agreement is optional (not mandatory). By signing the agreement further development and changes due to release changes are ensured by Etiscan. Offline mode Etiscan NAVConnect.net is optimized for a wireless solution, but it also supports an offline mode as well, a radio connection is no prerequisite. Communication/Infrastructure Online (WLAN, Bluetooth and GPRS/UMTS/LTE) Offline via Dockingstation Hybrid Operation without area-wide radio service Communication/Telegrams All telegrams are based on XML Expandable for the usage of secure webservices (https) to connect distributed systems and field service systems without VPN. Supported hardware All Windows CE 6.0/CE 7.0/Embedded Compact 2013/Mobile 6.5 or Windows Phone 7.0 devices, preferably hardware of Zebra (former Symbol/Motorola) and Intermec, because of the already existing clients. For devices of other manufacturers the Etiscan client has to be modified. The effort varies between 1-2 working days. Clients for Android and ios devices are in development. Hardware costs depending on type and configuration: Offline-terminals from 500,- up to 2.000,- Wireless-terminals from 1.000,- up to 2.600,- New Releases All fields are adressed in reference to the fieldname (XML) and not by the fieldsequence - new releases can be implemented with a low effort of modification. Complete solution Etiscan provides complete solutions including barcode printing, scanning hardware, consumables (like labels) and services. Supported Windows Operating Systems Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2. Label printing Label printing can be triggered by mobile devices. Usage of a mobile printer is possible and can be realized. Stationary client Usage of the client on a stationary pc is possible. No need for databases or additional licensing fees All implementations are based on VisualBasic.net.

5 Multi-language solution Our solutions can optionally be created as multi-language solutions. You are planning to expand to new locations or another plant is to be equipped with our Auto-ID solution in a subsequent step: Our solution is prepared. Both the applications on the barcode scanners as well as the hardware itself is Unicode enabled. From a simple translation table, the corresponding content can be read quickly and can be easily translated and maintained by our customers. Our solution for your software distribution Etiscan Deployment Server The Etiscan Deployment Server provides automatic software distribution on the mobile data capture devices (MDEs). Newer versions of the software will be deployed at the server. At the moment of a login on clients the new version is automatically detected, downloaded and installed. Gerd Altmann / PIXELIO