Fixed Asset Tracking System. copyright 2013 computer directions, llc

Why use FATS? Save time and make asset tracking easy Control Costs ROI: Preventing loss or theft of one expensive asset justifies the investment. Why Computer Directions? Thousands of satisfied customers Customer feedback and enhancements since 1997 Developing software since 1984

Asset Tracking Overview Software Scanners Barcodes Maintains database of all assets Record each asset's data Identify each asset

First, we create the database of assets. Step 1: Attach a new barcode to an item Step 2: Scan the barcode Step 3: Enter item information directly onto the scanner Step 4: Upload this data to FATS

Additional features to save time! Create a barcode catalog of commonly used words. Scan these words into the scanner instead of keying

Now all the assets are in the System!

One Year Later Time to audit your assets

How do we know if an asset is missing? Periodically Audit your inventory weekly/monthly/yearly (whatever suits your business) It is easy Just scan each item with the portable scanner. This data will be compared to what is already in the database of assets

Now we ll take the scanner out and scan some of the assets Scan 00000001 Scan 00000002 Scan 00000003 Scan 00000004 Scan 00000005 The scanner records the asset tags Notice we have only scanned five out of our ten assets

Next, place the scanner in the cradle. Choose Get Scans from the menu

The system will walk you through the upload process When the upload is complete, you can inspect the scans before adding them to the main file.

Then you can run a missing asset report to instantly see what is missing! Assets 6 to 10 show up as missing because they were not scanned during this session.

How do I know WHERE my assets are located? Answer: Location Barcodes Place location barcodes on the doorjamb of an office, on a rack of equipment, etc. Scan the locations as you scan assets. This will update the system. Show me how

First we scan the Location barcode on the doorjamb in room 102. Then we scan the assets in room 102. Room 102 Scan L0000002 Scan 00000001 Scan 00000002 Scan 00000003 Scan 00000004 Scan 00000005

Now lets look at one asset You can drill down to a history for each asset.

The asset report now shows that the assets are in Room 102. Assets not scanned remain in Room 101

The Moved Asset Report shows all the assets which have been moved. New Location: Room 102 Previous Location: Room 101

Sub-Locations For more detail, FATS can manage 4 levels of sub-locations For example, If you have more than one Building 1 Bldg 1 Bldg 2 2 Room 1 Room2 Room 1 Room 1 3 Rack 1 Rack 1 Rack 2

Sub-Locations For more detail, FATS can manage 4 levels of sub-locations OR perhaps your setup requires 4 levels. 1 Campus 1 Campus 2 2 Bldg 1 Bldg 2 Bldg 1 Bldg 2 3 Room 100 Room 101 Room 100 Room 101 Room 100 Room 101 4 Rack 10 Rack 1 Rack 2

Start with a spreadsheet, database or text file Already have your data? Here is how you import that data Text File Use the ASCII Data Converter to Map your data to the asset screen

Map Data from an existing spread sheet

What about Barcode Labels? Print them yourself We provide software that will print barcode labels on regular mailing label stock you can purchase at a local office supply store. Yes, you can use your existing labels, or labels printed with a special label printer.

What about Barcode Labels? Durable Pre-printed labels If you need something more specialized (such as a label that will last outdoors), or don t want to print labels, we can provide preprinted labels. Durable polyester with a clear over-lamination Designed to withstand 400F, grease, gasoline, and solvents UV coating available Can also print on custom material and with custom graphics See our website for more information

Scanners There are two scanners from which to choose Find the one that best suits your needs

Scanners Janam XM-65 Windows Mobile Color touch screen Ruggedized

Scanners OPN 2001 Scanner Stores over 1000 scans Inexpensive No data entry screen Easy to use which will speed up the auditing process OPN 2001

More FATS Features

User Defined Fields Add your own fields and content to an asset. Unlimited user-defined fields per asset

Security Add unlimited users and passwords You can choose to turn security on/off

Security Control user access to each menu selection

Multi- User Network Installation Place the data file on a file server Up to 25 users