Apex III & IV
Embedded Applications

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The versatile Apex hand held portable streamlines and expedites the collection of data through the use of the six factory-loaded embedded applications. Each Apex is shipped with the following standard tracking applications and utilities for immediate data collection usage.

Applications
      - Physical Inventory
      - Asset Inventory
      - Check-in / Check-out
      - Route Accounting
Utilities
      - Label Printing
      - Barcode Scanning & Symbology Identification

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These applications are straightforward, easy-to-learn and can be quickly modified, at the terminal level, via an easy-to-use edit menu within each program. Designed for a non-programmer, the user can edit any of these embedded programs to specifically match their company's needs following simple on-screen prompts. The Apex embedded applications gives the user the ability to change database field names and sizes, allowing for customization of each program. Also pre-loaded with each unit are the necessary data communication utilities giving the user a fast, convenient method to transfer data to and from the Apex and the host PC.

The application source code is provided with each unit in the event that the user wishes to re-write the application. The source code can be modified using Power BASIC, or be used as a base of reference for custom programming.


Applications
Asset Inventory
This program streamlines and expedites the collection of asset inventory data.

The operator goes to the various places where the assets are located. The operator scans or keys the asset numbers displayed on tags physically attached to the assets. The operator enters data by major and minor divisions, which represent regions, buildings, rooms, or other useful divisions describing the physical location or department control of assets. In addition, the operator may enter a description, remarks, and the condition of each asset.

Route Accounting
This program provides the fundamental steps for ordering and delivering products.

The user can inventory a customer site to create a replenishment order, or re-stock a site to create a delivery order.

Once the operator scans or keys customer identification and the type of transaction, the barcoded item number is scanned along with the quantity.

Check-In/Check-Out
This program tracks the movement of items and creates an audit trail. It is used with documents and other items that are stored in one location, checked out to individuals or groups, and their return to the storage location.

The operator scans or keys barcoded tracking tags physically attached to the items being tracked (paper documents, boxes of documents, tape cassettes, evidence, tools, returnable supplies, or other items that are circulated within an organization). In addition to scanning the item number, the operator keys the latest disposition for the item (Movement Code, Destination and Return Date).

Physical Inventory
This program expedites the simple physical inventory process. The operator goes to the physical storage locations for inventory (office supplies, documents, tools, assets, or other items). The operator keys or scans the location being inventoried; scans or keys the item numbers displayed on tags physically attached to the items; and then keys the quantity of the scanned items.


Utilities
Read Barcode
This utility provides a method to scan a valid barcode and display the data contained within the barcode along with identifying the symbology used for printing the code.
Print Label
This utility allows the user to scan or key data into the Apex terminal and then print using a portable printer, a label containing the data in barcode format