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How to

How to


Products: Commission, IP-IO , MP-C, MP-V, RP-C
Functionalities: Engineering, BACnet/IP devices
Product version: 2023, 2024, 7.0
3/20/2025

Capturing a Device with the Asset List Creator

You can use the Asset List Creator function of the Commission mobile application to capture device information from the Digital Matrix symbol on the tear-off product info labels of BACnet/IP devices.

The Asset List Creator saves this information in the background to a data file that can be exported as a comma-separated values (csv)file for use in documenting the controllers at the job site.

To capture device information using the Asset List Creator
  1. In the Commission mobile application , on the tab bar, click Home .

  2. Click Scan QR Code .

  3. On the Project List page, choose a project to add the device to.

    • Click on a project name and then click Continue .

    • Click New, enter a project name, then click Create .

  4. On the List Creator page, click the Scan icon

     
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    , either at the top of the window or in the center of the view.

    Note:

    If prompted, provide the Commission mobile application with access to the camera on your mobile device or Windows laptop.

  5. Aim the camera at the Data Matrix symbol.

  6. When the image capture succeeds, the List Creator view is displayed, and the Model , Serial number , and Ethernet MAC boxes are populated with data.

  7. Add information to the remaining fields:

    • In the Location box, type the location of the BACnet/IP device.

    • In the Equipment box, type a short description of the equipment that is associated with the BACnet/IP device.

    • In the Comment box, type additional information that you want to associate with the BACnet/IP device.

  8. Click the Scan icon button

     
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    to continue capturing data from additional BACnet/IP devices.

You have created a controller list file, which can be used to document the BACnet/IP devices within the system.

  • Commission Mobile Application Overview
  • Managing Projects in the Controller List Creator
  • Captured BACnet/IP Controller Data Appears in Red Text
  • Exporting an Asset List