Many customers like to use Barcode Scanners to input their Spare Parts. Using barcode scanners within L2L is easy and straightforward.
Put the cursor in a search field, scan a barcode, and the barcode reader acts like a keyboard and types in the part number for you.
The L2L app will work with any barcode format that your barcode scanner can read. If the scanner is set up on the computer or mobile device, it will work with your current configuration.
There are two options: a wired scanner that connects to the special port on the tablet used for charging the battery, or you can get a Bluetooth enabled scanner which will allow you to connect the two devices wirelessly.
Mobile Camera Barcode
L2L also has the ability to scan barcodes using your mobile camera. This can be done in the Tech Portal with spare parts or within a Checklist.
We currently support the following formats:
1D Product
- UPC-A
- UPC-E
- EAN-8
- EAN-13
- UPC/EAN Extension 2/5
1D Industrial
- Code 39
- Code 93
- Code 128
- Codabar
- ITF
2D
- QR Code
- Data matrix
- Aztec
- PDF 417
- MaxiCode
- RSS-14
- RSS-Expanded
Tips and Tricks
- Ensure the barcode is large enough that the camera can focus on it. Recommended 1" (25mm) minimum.
- Don't print barcodes on reflective surfaces, as it is difficult to read.
- Only use a barcode from the above formats.
Troubleshooting
My mobile device won't scan a part:
- Make sure you hold the camera close enough that it can clearly see the part and focus.
- Ensure good lighting. Move the barcode into even lighting if necessary.
- Make sure the barcode is among the support barcode types.
- Try scanning with a different device. Each camera has different capabilities.
- Rotate the barcode 90 degrees. It won't scan a 1D barcode oriented the wrong way.