Overview
The Item Browser is the primary place to review wireless tracking data in ToolWatch. You can view assignment details, last scanned locations, scan age, and more for every tool with a wireless tag. This article explains how to filter for wireless items, what each data field means, and how to interpret scan results.
How to View Wireless-Tagged Items
Follow these steps to filter and display wireless tracking information.
Expand Inventory.
Select Item Browser.
In the Categories panel, select All Tools.
Select Advanced Search
Check Wireless Tagged Items
Select Search
Filter the list to show wireless-tagged items.
(Optional) Click Close to collapse the Advanced Search.
The Item Browser now displays only your wirelessly tracked tools and equipment.
Understanding Wireless Tracking Fields
After filtering, several wireless-specific columns can be displayed. These fields help you understand where your tools are and when they were last detected.
Field Definitions
Assignment: The expected ToolWatch location where the item is assigned.
Last Scanned: The most recent date and time the item’s tag was detected by a gateway.
Last Wireless Scan Location: The ToolWatch location where the last scan occurred.
Last Wireless Scan Area: A user-defined area within a location (such as Tool Room, Yard Zone, Receiving Dock) where the item was detected.
Making These Fields Visible
Assignment is a default column and always appears automatically.
Last Scanned, Last Wireless Scan Location, and Last Wireless Scan Area are not default columns.
Users must manually add these fields to Item Browser using the column customization options.
For detailed instructions, refer to the Help Center article “Customizing Item Browser Columns.”
Why These Fields Matter
These fields help you:
Identify whether equipment is in the correct location
Detect misplaced, inactive, or missing items
Track tool movement within or between locations
Review recent activity to support audits or investigations
How to Use Scan Data Effectively
Compare Assignment vs. Last Wireless Scan Location to identify mismatches.
Use Last Wireless Scan Area to narrow down where the item was last seen inside a facility.
Review Last Scanned times to detect items that may be missing or out of range.
Look at items with older scan timestamps first during audits.
Using Scan History for More Detail
For detailed scan analysis:
Open the item’s Scan History by completing these steps in order:
Right-click the item or open the Actions menu
Select View Scans
This displays a chronological list of scan events, including timestamps and locations.
(See Article Accessing Detailed Wireless Scan History for an Item for full details.)
Troubleshooting Wireless Data Visibility
“Nothing is showing in my wireless columns.”
Confirm the item has a tag assigned
Verify the tag is physically attached
Check that a gateway is active in the area
“Scan data is delayed.”
Battery-powered gateways update every 4 hours
Plug-in gateways update every 10 minutes
Check gateway power and cell signal if delays seem excessive
“The assigned location doesn’t match the scan location.”
The item may be misplaced or moved
Confirm the correct tag was attached to the correct tool
Check Scan History to verify recent movement