Although not required to use the system, the Webscan Data Collection Device (DCD) is a pivotal part of the accuracy and effectiveness of the Webscan software.  Every tape that is logged into or out of the Webscan system, whether for movement, inventory, or archival purposes, can be scanned using the Data Collection Device ensuring that the correct tape numbers are being entered into the system.

FEATURES

Scanning Options:   Fixed Length - Allows the user to select the required label length. If the users scan a label that differs from the desired setting, an error message will prompt the user that the barcode is invalid. First X - Allows the user to scan labels and only accepts the first X characters. Used for LTO and DLT labels. (You set the value of X) Last X - Allows the user to scan labels and only accepts the last X characters. Used for IM/Recall labels. (You set the value of X) Variable Length - Allows the user to scan any barcode of any size.   Scanning Checks: Sequence Check - Alerts the user if tapes are scanned out of sequence. Used for making sure tapes are filed correctly and finding misfiled tapes. Row Check - Alerts the user if a gap of tapes is missed. Used during inventory to alert the user of a missed row or rows. Illegal Character - Checks scan for all odd characters and will alert the user if a bad scan is encountered.   Features: Container Tracking - Prompts the user to scan a container number. Then prompts the user to scan the tapes inside the container. Forces the user to scan the same container number closed before a new container number can be opened. Used anytime container inventories are performed, the opening and closing of containers forces error checking and eliminates mistakes. Inventory - Allows the user to scan tapes while using any of the Scanning Options or Scanning Checks above. Scroll and Query - User can scroll through database or query for an individual tape number at any time. Last Scans Display – The last three scans as well as total number of scans are displayed on the DCD at all times. Using this the user can always tell where they left off.