Hardware

Desktops and Laptops

Essembi can be accessed from the primary set of browsers (e.g., Firefox, Chrome, Safari, Edge) on any desktop or laptop. Simply navigate to your Essembi URL and log in to access all features and functionality.

Tablets

Essembi can be accessed via the web browser on any type of tablet including Apple iOS and Android devices.

Recommended Devices

For optimal performance and user experience, we recommend the Lenovo M11 (Android tablet with excellent battery life and durability for shop floor use) or the Apple iPad (iOS tablet with reliable performance and wide accessory compatibility).

Recommended Cases

If your case is going to be in a production environment, we recommend getting an IP-68 rated case. Check out Armor-X for some solid options for your manufacturing environment.

Running Essembi as an App

For the best mobile experience, install Essembi as a web-browser app to provide a native app experience for your users:

Navigate to your Essembi URL in your tablet's browser (on an iOS device it is best to use Safari and on an Android device it is best to use Chrome).
Look for the "Install" or "Add to Home Screen" option in your browser menu.
Follow the prompts to install the app.
Launch Essembi directly from your home screen like any other app.

Tablet vs. PC Mode on Android Tablets

Many Android scanners can be setup in tablet or PC mode. Essembi will render the displays slightly differently. The recommended setup is "Tablet" mode. In "Tablet" mode users will see a "Scan" button on sheet views to the left of the search bar plus forms will be rendered with button captions.

The setting is generally available in Settings > Display Mode. Utilizing search to find it is often easiest.

Barcode Scanners

Essembi supports barcode scanning for entering data into any field, finding records within a view, and selecting a record in a drop down automatically.

Supported Scanner

NETUM C750, a mini barcode scanner that is Bluetooth compatible and can also connect via USB, ideal for inventory work. It can connect via Bluetooth to tablets and mobile devices or be hardwired via USB depending on your use case.

Supported Barcode Types

Essembi supports both 1D and 2D barcodes including Code 39 (3of9), GS1-128, and GTIN.

Scanner Connection Options

USB Connection: Connect the scanner directly to your desktop or laptop via USB for stationary workstations.
Bluetooth Connection: Scan the "Bluetooth Mode" barcode, then pair the scanner to your device in the Bluetooth configuration. After scanning the barcode, you should see a blinking blue light on the scanner that indicates the device is ready to pair.

Mandatory Scanner Setup

The scanner is essentially an external keyboard that is connected to your Essembi application. To help facilitate faster data processing, Essembi enables scanners to operate with a backtick prefix and suffix added to the scanned content to help automatically process the scan.

The prefix and suffix are setup by completing a series of scans:

Scan "Enable Prefix Output" + "Add Prefix" barcodes, which should result in a double beep from the scanner.
Scan "6" + "0" barcodes to set the prefix to be the backtick (60 is the hex code for a backtick), which again should result in a double beep confirmation from the scanner.
Scan "Enable Suffix Output" + "Add Suffix" barcode.
Scan "6" + "0" barcodes to set the suffix to be the backtick.
Confirm this was enabled correctly by scanning into a word processor or field on your device.

If you make a mistake while setting up the prefix and suffix, dedicated "clear" barcodes can be scanned to clear out the initial setup and start fresh.

TVs

Manufacturing teams can deploy TVs throughout the manufacturing floor, break rooms, board rooms, and lobbies with rotating Essembi dashboards.

Building Rotating Dashboards for TVs

To configure rotating dashboards, see Published Dashboards. Once a URL is available for the rotating dashboard, any smart TV can display the URL by opening the built-in browser and navigating to the dashboard address.