Adding and Modifying Devices

Use the Devices form to create and modify devices in your device tracking system.

  1. Select Master Explorer > Modules > Configuration > FT App > Devices. The Devices form is displayed.
  2. Click New. A blank line is added to the grid.
  3. Specify this information:
    Device ID
    An ID for the device.
    Note: You cannot modify this value for the existing device.
    Asset Number
    A unique asset number to identify the device.
    Note: You can scan the serial number on the device, or you can specify a unique, custom number.
    Device Type
    The type of the device to be added.
    Description
    The description for the device.
    Supervisor
    The supervisor responsible for the device.
    Status
    The current status of the device.
    Note: The status must be set to Available for a new device..
    Last Updated
    The date and time when the status of the device was last updated.
    Operator
    The operator name of the device.
    Note: This value must be specified if you are reporting a new condition for the device, for example, Broken.
    Facility
    The facility where the device is located.
    Location
    The location of the device.
    Unique Key ID
    A unique key ID for the device.
    Time Zone
    The time zone in which the device is located.
    Comment
    An additional information about the modifications you are making to the device. The specified comments are saved in the device activity history displayed in the bottom grid.
  4. Click Save.
You can report a condition for the device by using the Lost, Found, Broken, or Fixed option.