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Using Trackunit Go to Add Assets by QR/Barcode for Inspections

This guide shows how to add an asset via an existing QR or barcode in the Trackunit Go app so operators can later perform inspections.

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💡 Tip: This article explains how to add an asset with a QR or barcode in the Trackunit Go app.

If your machine already has a QR or barcode physically attached, you can use the Trackunit Go app to connect it to the corresponding asset. This makes the asset identifiable in the system, regardless of which telematics device is connected - even if no device is installed at all.

Note: The QR or barcode needed to register the asset for the purpose of inspections is located on the asset itself. It is not to be confused with the QR code located on certain Trackunit devices, such as a Kin device.

This is especially handy when an inspection template is assigned to the asset in Trackunit Manager. Once an inspection template has been added to the asset, the operators can then scan the QR or barcode on the asset with the Trackunit On app to retrieve and complete the inspection of the asset directly in the field.

Note: Inspections require two apps working together:

  • Trackunit Go - This app is used to add assets and assign a QR or barcode. You log in with your Trackunit Manager credentials.

  • Trackunit On - Used by operators to scan the QR or barcode and perform inspections on-site. Each operator creates their own operator profile to access the app.

Assigning a QR or barcode in Trackunit Go only enables scanning for completing inspections. To make inspections available, you must also assign an inspection template to the asset in Trackunit Manager.

Read more about assigning inspection templates to assets here

Before you start

Ensure you have the latest version of Trackunit Go installed (available on iOS and Android).

With Trackunit Go you can then either:

  • Register a new asset with a QR or barcode (an asset that is not yet known in the Trackunit system)

  • Assign a QR or barcode to an asset that is already registered

Option 1: Add a new asset with a QR or barcode

  1. Log in with your Trackunit Manager credentials

  2. Tab Settings in the bar at the bottom of the screen

  3. Select Onboard a new asset with QR

  4. Scan the QR or barcode you want to assign

  5. Enter the asset details (name, description, etc.)

  6. Choose the correct asset type

  7. (Optional) Add a photo of the asset

  8. (Optional) Assign the asset to a group

  9. Tap Complete setup to complete onboarding.

The asset is now registered with a QR or barcode. You can assign inspection templates to it in Trackunit Manager

Option 2: Add a QR or barcode to an existing asset

  1. Open the Trackunit Go app and search for the asset

  2. Select the asset from the results

  3. Tap the three dots in the top-right corner

  4. Choose Specifications from the menu

  5. Tap Edit in the top-right corner

  6. Select Replace QR code

  7. Scan the new QR or barcode. You’ll return to the asset’s specification page

  8. Tap Done to save the changes

The existing asset is now registered with a QR or barcode. You can assign inspection templates to it in Trackunit Manager


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