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Create Storage Unit Types

A Storage Unit Type categorizes your Storage Units, such as Refrigerator, Freezer, or Ultra-low Freezer. Every Storage Unit is assigned a type, which Temperature Monitoring uses for filtering and grouping in the Monitoring view and reports. Create the types you need before you add Storage Units.

Before you begin

  • You are signed in with a role that can manage Storage Unit Types: Administrator or System Manager in Temperature Monitoring, or Company Settings Administrator in Company Settings.

Creating a Storage Unit Type is a multi-step wizard. The first step defines the type; later steps configure its statuses and attributes.

Steps

  1. From the Kontakt.io Launchpad, open Temperature Monitoring.
  2. Go to Settings > Storage Unit Types.
  3. Select Create Storage Unit Type.
  4. Enter a unique Name for the type, up to 35 characters. The Profile Type and Assigned Applications are system-generated.
  5. Select Next. The Status Descriptor and Attributes are optional.
  6. On the final step, select Create.

Result

The new Storage Unit Type appears in the list and is available when you create or import Storage Units.

Note: A Storage Unit Type's icon, color, and Status Group and Status Value definitions are managed from the matching Entity Type in Kio Cloud Company Settings. Deleting a Storage Unit Type requires the Company Settings Administrator role.