Updated June 01, 2026 UTC · Read-only documentation

Mobile Scanner

Executive Summary

Mobile Scanner turns a phone or tablet into a barcode and QR scanner connected to Operations. Use it for stock counts, receiving goods, sample tracking, and other workflows that need fast scanning in the warehouse or on the floor.


Who This Is For

  • Warehouse and store staff
  • Laboratory staff tracking samples
  • Field teams scanning assets or deliveries

Key Capabilities

  • Camera-based barcode and QR scanning
  • Mobile-friendly scanning interface
  • Linked to inventory and operational workflows

Table of Contents

  1. Getting Started
  2. Opening the Scanner
  3. Scanning Items
  4. Completing a Session

Getting Started

Mobile Scanner runs in the mobile browser. Sign in to Operations on your phone, then open the scanner from the link or menu item provided by your administrator or workflow.

![Screenshot: Mobile scanner entry — placeholder]


Opening the Scanner

Navigate to the mobile scanner address on your device. Allow camera access when prompted — scanning requires the device camera.

![Screenshot: Camera permission prompt — placeholder]


Scanning Items

  1. Point the camera at a barcode or QR code.
  2. Hold steady until the code is recognised.
  3. Review the item details shown on screen.
  4. Scan additional items or adjust quantities as the workflow requires.

![Screenshot: Active scan screen — placeholder]


Completing a Session

When finished, confirm or submit the session according to the task — for example completing a stock count line or receiving a delivery. Return to the main Operations app to verify updated records.

![Screenshot: Scan session summary — placeholder]