Zebra Asset Tracker Lite for Android Asset Tracker Lite Version 1.4 User Guide for Android (en)
ASSET
TRACKER LITE
Version 1.4
User Guide
for Android ™
MN-003214-02 Rev. A
Copyright
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Terms of Use
• Proprietary Statement
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(“Zebra Technologies”). It is intended solely for the information and use of parties operating and
maintaining the equipment described herein. Such proprietary information may not be used, reproduced,
or disclosed to any other parties for any other purpose without the express, written permission of Zebra
Technologies.
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subject to change without notice.
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disclaims liability resulting therefrom.
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accompanying product (including hardware and software) be liable for any damages whatsoever
(including, without limitation, consequential damages including loss of business profits, business
interruption, or loss of business information) arising out of the use of, the results of use of, or inability to
use such product, even if Zebra Technologies has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some
jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
Revision History
Changes to the original guide are listed below:
Change Date Description
-02 Rev A 6/2018 Initial Release
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Table of Contents
Copyright ........................................................................................................................................... 2
Terms of Use .................................................................................................................................... 2
Revision History ................................................................................................................................ 2
Table of Contents................................................................................................................................... 3
About This Guide
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 5
Asset Tracker Lite ............................................................................................................................. 5
Chapter Descriptions ........................................................................................................................ 5
Application Version Number ............................................................................................................. 5
License Agreement ........................................................................................................................... 6
Notational Conventions ..................................................................................................................... 6
Service Information ........................................................................................................................... 6
Provide Documentation Feedback .................................................................................................... 6
Installation
Using Install ATL Application ............................................................................................................ 7
Asset Tracker Lite Upgrade Procedure ........................................................................................... 10
Downloading and Installing Using USB .......................................................................................... 10
Download the Application Package ........................................................................................... 10
Installing the Application Package ............................................................................................ 11
Operation
Tracking a Asset ....................................................................................................................... 13
Adding an Item .......................................................................................................................... 14
Removing an Item ..................................................................................................................... 14
Adding a Item to the Database .................................................................................................. 14
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Uploading Data
Modifying the Database
Adding an Item to the Database ..................................................................................................... 17
Modifying an Item in the Database ................................................................................................. 17
Deleting an Item in the Database .................................................................................................... 18
Configuration
Settings ........................................................................................................................................... 19
Application Settings ........................................................................................................................ 21
Adding Area List Item ................................................................................................................ 21
Deleting Area List Item .............................................................................................................. 21
Resetting the DataWedge Profile .............................................................................................. 22
File Options ..................................................................................................................................... 22
Removing Session Files ............................................................................................................ 22
Database Settings ........................................................................................................................... 23
Importing a Product Database File ............................................................................................ 23
Exporting a Product Database File ........................................................................................... 23
Changing the File Format .......................................................................................................... 24
Settings XML Files .......................................................................................................................... 25
Copy Settings XML File From Device ....................................................................................... 25
Editing the XML Settings File .................................................................................................... 25
Copy Settings XML File to Device ............................................................................................. 27
CSV File Format ............................................................................................................................. 27
XML File Format ............................................................................................................................. 28
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About This Guide
Introduction
This guide provides information about installing, using, and configuring the Asset Tracker Lite Version 1.4
application.
NOTE Screens and windows pictured in this guide are samples and can differ from actual screens.
Asset Tracker Lite
Asset Tracker Lite is an introductory asset tracking application designed for small business. It is a simple, license
free application for Zebra Android mobile computers and is the first step in improving asset visibility. Employees
simply walk through a facility and scan the barcodes on the assets. It helps increase the value of Zebra mobile
computers.
Asset tracking is fast, easy, and accurate, and so cost-effective you can take asset inventory as often as business
needs dictate.
Asset Tracker Lite improves asset visibility, ensuring that workers can locate the assets they need to get the job
done. It also improves worker productivity, asset utilization and asset value.
Chapter Descriptions
Topics covered in this guide are as follows:
• Installation provides information on installing the Asset Tracker application.
• Operation
• Uploading Data
• Modifying the Database
• Configuration
provides information on using the Asset Tracker Lite application.
provides information on uploading data to a server.
provides information on modifying data in the Asset Tracker Lite database.
provides information on configuring the Asset Tracker Lite application.
Application Version Number
To view the current application version number, touch > About.
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License Agreement
To view the application End User License Agreement touch > License Agreement.
Notational Conventions
The following conventions are used in this document:
• Bold text is used to highlight the following:
• Dialog box, window and screen names
• Drop-down list and list box names
• Check box and radio button names
• Icons on a screen
• Key names on a keypad
• Button names on a screen.
• Bullets (•) indicate:
• Action items
About This Guide
• Lists of alternatives
• Lists of required steps that are not necessarily sequential.
• Sequential lists (e.g., those that describe step-by-step procedures) appear as numbered lists.
Service Information
Asset Tracker Light (ATL) support is provided when your device is under warranty or within a Zebra OneCare
support contract. If you have a problem with your equipment, contact Zebra Global Customer Support for your
region. Contact information is available at: zebra.com/support
When contacting support, please have the following information available:
• Serial number of the unit
• Model number or product name
• Software type and version number.
Zebra responds to calls by telephone, email or via on line case notes within the time limits set forth in support
agreements. If your problem cannot be solved by a Zebra Customer Support, remotely, you may need to return
your equipment for servicing and will be given specific directions. Zebra is not responsible for any damages
incurred during shipment if the approved shipping container is not used. Shipping the units improperly can possibly
void the warranty. If you purchased your Zebra business product from a Zebra business partner, contact them for
additional logistic support in case required.
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Provide Documentation Feedback
If you have comments, questions, or suggestions about this guide, send an email to EVM-Techdocs@zebra.com.
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Installation
Install the Asset Tracker Lite for Android application using the Install ALT application on the device, or from the
Zebra Support and Downloads site.
Using Install ATL Application
NOTE: To download Asset Tracker Lite from the Zebra Support and Downloads site a Wi-Fi or WAN network
connection is required.
The TC20 and TC25 contains an icon that allows a user to download the Asset Tracker Lite for Android
application from the Zebra Support site. Once the user selects icon, the user is presented with a number of screens
and required to accept a license agreement and grant access permissions to download, install and launch Asset
Tracker Lite application.
To download the application:
1. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and touch . The browser opens to the Zebra Asset Tracker Lite
download page.
NOTE: The user may be required to grant permissions for the browser to access folders on the device.
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Installation
Figure 1 Asset Tracker Lite for Android Download Page
2. Scroll down to the Software section.
3. Under Asset Tracker Lite.apk, touch Download. The End User License Agreement screen appears.
Figure 2 EULA Page
4. Read the EULA and then touch ACCEPT AND BEGIN DOWNLAOD NOW.
5. Swipe down from the Status bar.
Figure 3 Notification Shade
6. Select the browser notification for AssetTrackerLite.apk Download Complete.
7. The AssetTrackerLite screen appears.
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Installation
Figure 4 Installation Screen
8. Touch Install. The device installs the application.
9. After installation, touch Done to close the installation or Open to launch the application.
Figure 5 Allow Message
10. Touch Allow to allow Asset Tracker Lite to access the file system. This is required to run the application.
Without this permission, Asset Tracker Lite will not run since it will not be able to store results.
The Asset Tracker Lite application opens.
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