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      How do I commission new inventory?

      This articles outlines the process for commissioning new inventory. This can be done using a handheld scanner or a portal.

      Commissioning adds RFID items to active inventory in the Laundris platform. It's important that all items are commissioned to ensure accurate inventory management.

      Commissioning Using a Handheld Scanner

      Log Into the App

      • Step 1: Open the Laundris App.

      • Step 2: Enter Email and Password.

      • Pro Tip: The handheld scanner must be connected to your device before completing the inventory check. See Connecting a Handheld Scanner for step-by-step instructions.
      • Note: The scanner can only be connected to one device at a time.

       

      Update the Scanner Power Setting

      • Step 1: Tap the gear icon in the top right corner.

      • Step 2: Slide the Scanner power bar to 10 dBm or lower.

      Pro Tips:

      • Isolate yourself from other inventory to ensure that you are not accidentally commissioning other items with the handheld scanner.
      • Only like item types can be commissioned at a time.

        Commission the RFID Items

        • Step 1: Tap the RFID Commissioning option in the app. 

        • Step 2: Select the category and item type.
        • Step 3: Tap the scan icon  .

        • Step 4: Pull the trigger on the handheld scanner.

        • Step 5: Once all items are displayed under RFID tags, tap Ok then Submit.

        Pro Tip:  Compare the scanned item to count with a manual hand count to guarantee accuracy. 

         

        Commissioning Using the Web Portal

        • Step 1: Log into the appropriate link below: 
          • Enter your email and password then select Sign In.
               
        • Step 2: Under the Facility Operations or Housekeeping Operations menu, select the option for RFID Commission.

        • Step 3: Click Add RFID Commission.

        • Step 4: Select the Side (Facility for rental items or Customer for customer owned goods), Customer Name, Inventory Category , Item Type Name, then click Add Items with Portal Scanner and select the portal. 

        Note: If you are performing commissioning through the Property Module, you will not need to select the Side. 

        • Step 5: After initiating the scan, the RFID Tag IDs field will be populated with the new items being commissioned. Click Add RFID Commission.