How RF Plus for Infor VISUAL ERP connects to Infor VISUAL ERP
Infor Marketplace-listed add-on
RF Plus is sold by Portable-Intelligence and listed on Infor Marketplace as an add-on for VISUAL. It runs as a separate mobile application that talks to the VISUAL database and business logic for its transactions. Confirm with the vendor exactly which VISUAL version and which transaction types your license covers, because the module list varies by deployment.
Shared VISUAL master data
Parts, locations, work orders, purchase orders and customer orders are read from VISUAL, so scan validation depends on those records being clean. Anything the handheld cannot find in VISUAL is rejected at the dock or the work center, which is why master data hygiene decides how smooth rollout feels.
What data moves
| From | To | Data | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISUAL | RF handheld | Open POs, work orders, part and location master data | Operator opens a transaction or scans a document |
| RF handheld | VISUAL | Receipts against POs, inventory moves, material issues to jobs | Scan confirmation on the device |
| RF handheld | VISUAL | Shop-floor quantities and completions for work orders | Operator posts a quantity at a work center |
| VISUAL | RF handheld | Validation errors such as unknown part, closed job or wrong location | Failed transaction on posting |
Setting it up
- 1Confirm scope and versionList the VISUAL version, the transaction types you need (receiving, picking, issue, move, completions) and which warehouses and work centers are in the first wave.
- 2Clean the master dataFix duplicate part IDs, missing unit of measure conversions and undefined locations before barcodes are printed, since every scan resolves against them.
- 3Decide the barcode schemeChoose label content for parts, locations, lots and job numbers, and whether vendor barcodes will be scanned directly or relabeled at receiving.
- 4Provision devices and wirelessDo a wireless site survey, pick rugged handhelds, and test roaming in dead spots such as metal racking and cold storage before go-live.
- 5Configure users and permissionsCreate operator logins that map to VISUAL users so inventory transactions carry the right user and audit trail.
- 6Pilot in one areaRun receiving or one work center in parallel with manual entry for a week, and reconcile every transaction against VISUAL.
- 7Train and cut overTrain per role with the actual labels and documents, then retire the paper and keyboard path for that area.
What usually breaks
- !Unit of measure mismatches between the vendor barcode and the VISUAL part record cause receipts at the wrong quantity.
- !Lot and serial tracked parts need the label scheme agreed up front; retrofitting it after go-live means reprinting stock.
- !Poor wireless coverage looks like random posting failures, and operators then re-scan and create duplicate transactions.
- !Scanning against closed or released-too-early work orders fails at the device, and operators work around it by posting later in batches.
- !Location master data that does not match physical bins makes every move transaction technically valid but practically wrong.
- !A VISUAL upgrade can change tables or business rules the add-on relies on, so retest the add-on in a test copy first.
A private AI layer across both systems
Scan exception triage
A private assistant reads rejected transactions and the matching VISUAL records, then groups them by cause such as unknown part, closed job or unit mismatch, and drafts the master data fix for a person to approve.
Inventory variance explanations
When a cycle count disagrees with VISUAL, the assistant walks the receipts, moves and issues for that part and location and shows the likely break in plain language.
Plain-language shop-floor questions
Supervisors ask where a part was last scanned or which jobs consumed a lot, with the underlying query shown. It runs on your own servers over a read-only connection.
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When something else fits better
- If you only need occasional lookups, VISUAL's own screens on a rugged tablet may be enough before buying a data-collection add-on.
- Another Infor Marketplace barcode or WMS vendor may fit better if you need full directed put-away and wave picking.
- For labor and job reporting only, VISUAL's native shop-floor data collection can be simpler than a general RF layer.
Frequently asked questions
Is RF Plus part of Infor VISUAL?
No. It is a separate add-on from Portable-Intelligence that is listed on Infor Marketplace for VISUAL. You license it from the vendor, so confirm supported VISUAL versions and transaction types before you plan a rollout.
What does it do on the shop floor?
It lets operators scan barcodes on a mobile device to post warehouse and shop-floor transactions into VISUAL, which replaces keyboard entry and paper. The exact transaction list depends on your license and version.
Can AI be added without touching the add-on?
Yes. A private assistant can read VISUAL data and transaction history read-only, explain rejected scans and variances, and suggest fixes. Any write-back goes through human approval and your existing VISUAL roles.
Pairing documented at marketplace.infor.com/en-US/apps/454366/rf-plus-for-infor-visual-erp/resources . RF Plus for Infor VISUAL ERP is a product of Portable-Intelligence; Netray is independent and not affiliated with either vendor.