SmartDEX
MN-002458-01
User Guide
SMARTDEX
USER GUIDE
MN-002458-01
Rev. A
August 2016
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Revision History
Changes to the original guide are listed below:
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Rev A 8/2016 Initial release.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Revision History ................................................................................................................................. iii
About This Guide
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... vii
What is DEX?.............................................................................................................................. vii
SmartDEX Powered by Versatile ................................................................................................ vii
Chapter Descriptions ....................................................................................................................... viii
Notational Conventions.................................................................................................................... viii
Related Documents and Software ................................................................................................... viii
Service Information ........................................................................................................................... ix
Chapter 1: Registration
Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 1-1
Registration .................................................................................................................................... 1-1
Chapter 2: Configuration Settings
Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 2-1
Settings .......................................................................................................................................... 2-1
Bluetooth Communications ............................................................................................................ 2-3
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................. 2-4
Chapter 3: Running SmartDEX on Android
Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 3-1
Chapter 4: Program Flow
Chapter 5: Adjustments
Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 5-1
Adjustments ................................................................................................................................... 5-1
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Chapter 6: Completion
ABOUT THIS GUIDE
Introduction
What is DEX?
Direct EXchange (DEX) is a digital communication protocol that extends the Uniform Communication Standard
(UCS), it enables direct store delivery drivers to transmit digital invoices to the retailer's receiving clerk at the
loading dock.
Created by the Uniform Code Council (UCC), DEX has been adopted by most national grocery chains. This
standardized system reduces time, costs and inaccuracies inherent in paper invoices. Originally designed in the
early 1980's, the DEX protocols have been revised several times over the years. The most current version is 5030
version, released in 2006. Unfortunately, adoption of protocol upgrades has been un-even in the marketplace,
requiring DEX software to be adaptable to the specific requirements of each retailer served.
SmartDEX Powered by Versatile
SmartDEX solution is a hardware and software bundle combining Android handheld computers from Zebra and
embedded DEX software from Versatile Mobile Systems.
Since the late 1990's Versatile Mobile Systems has offered DEX software solutions on every major mobile
operating system, including DOS, Pocket PC, Windows Mobile, and now, Android.
SmartDEX on Android is currently available only as an embedded client. This means that SmartDEX must be
called from a parent route or delivery application. That application must supply the necessary invoice data to
SmartDEX in order to run a DEX session.
In order to cover all versions of the DEX servers used by retailers today, SmartDEX is compliant with all UCS
protocols from version 4010 to 5030.
All versions of SmartDEX use two types of data:
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Route Data - The Route Data contains all information and invoices for a single route. The data is stored as a
text file with simple formatting that can be imported and/or exported by a large number of programs. Your
system will need to create the route (invoice) data in this format for the DEX Mobile Client. (see Appendix A)
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Results Data - The Results Data is generated by the Mobile Client. This data contains the delivery
notification and adjustments for DEX sessions performed using the mobile device. This data can be easily
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imported by your handheld application if detailed histories of adjustments and results of DEX sessions are
required (Refer to SmartDEX Integration Guide for more information).
Chapter Descriptions
Topics covered in this guide are as follows:
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Chapter 1, Registration, provides information on the registration process.
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Chapter 2, Configuration Settings, explains how to configure the SmartDEX settings.
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Chapter 3, Running SmartDEX on Android, explains how SmartDEX runs on a Android device.
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Chapter 4, Program Flow, describes the SmartDEX program flow.
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Chapter 5, Adjustments, details how to view invoice adjustments.
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Chapter 6, Completion, describes what occurs at the end of a session.
Notational Conventions
The following conventions are used in this document:
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Italics are used to highlight the following:
• Chapters and sections in this guide
• Related documents
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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.
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Bullets (•) indicate:
• Action items
• Lists of alternatives
• Lists of required steps that are not necessarily sequential.
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Sequential lists (e.g., those that describe step-by-step procedures) appear as numbered lists.
Related Documents and Software
The following documents provide more information about the SmartDEX application.
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SmartDEX Integrator Guide, p/n MN-002802-xx
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DEX Scan & Pair User Guide, p/n MN-002803-xx
For the latest version of this guide and all guides, go to: http://www.zebra.com/support
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