Integration with DEWALT Tool Connect allows for real time telemetry data collected from ToolWatch Site Manager to be available inside of ToolWatch. Gateways, tags, tools, and assignments from Tool Connect can be imported into ToolWatch to ensure the two systems are in sync.
Data Mappings
Tool Connect | Sync Direction | ToolWatch |
Gateway | → | BLE Gateway |
Tag | → | BLE Tag |
Embedded Tag | → | BLE Tag (and Unique Tool) |
Assignment | → | Location |
Unique Tool | ← | Thing |
Data Mapping Details
Gateway
A ToolWatch BLE Gateway will be created for each Tool Connect Gateway. The following fields will be mapped:
Tool Connect Gateway | ToolWatch BLE Gateway | Notes |
Manufacturer | Manufacturer |
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Model | Model |
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MAC Address | MAC Address |
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Tag
A ToolWatch BLE Tag will be created for each Tool Connect Tag. The following fields will be mapped:
Tool Connect Tag | ToolWatch BLE Tag | Notes |
Tag Type | Tag Type | Tag types can be embedded or attached |
Manufacturer | Manufacturer |
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MAC Address | MAC Address |
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Model | Model |
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Serial Number | Serial Number |
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Embedded Tag
For Tool Connect tools with an embedded BLE tag, a ToolWatch BLE tag will be created, with data mappings as described below. A corresponding ToolWatch Unique Item will be created on the initial scan of an embedded BLE Tag. The following fields will be mapped:
Tool Connect Embedded Tag | ToolWatch Item | Notes |
Number | Item Number |
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Serial Number | Serial Number |
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Description | Description |
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Assignment
A ToolWatch Location will be created for each Tool Connect Assignment. If a ToolWatch Location already exists with a description matching the Assignment Name, and location number matching the Assignment Job Code, the existing Location is mapped to the Assignment. The following fields will be mapped:
Tool Connect Assignment | ToolWatch Location | Notes |
Name | Location Description |
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Job Code | Location Number |
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Street | Address |
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Apt / Suite / Other | Address2 |
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City | City |
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State | State |
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Zip | Zip |
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Note: tools synced in from Tool Connect are assigned to the integration's Tool Connect root Stock Location in ToolWatch; they are not automatically placed at the Assignment's Location.
Unique Tool → Tool Connect (Thing)
When a new unique tool is created (or an existing one edited) in ToolWatch, the item is pushed up to Tool Connect as a "Thing" (available on the standard Tool Connect connection). The following fields are sent:
ToolWatch Unique Tool | Tool Connect Thing | Notes |
Number, Barcode | Tool Number |
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Description | Display Name, Description |
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Manufacturer | Manufacturer |
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Category | Product Type / Device Type |
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Serial Number | Serial Number |
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Model Number | Model Number |
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Purchase Date | Purchase Date |
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Price | Price |
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Notes | Notes |
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