Warehouse
Client
The native scanner app for the merchantCENTRAL Warehouse extension – 15 warehouse processes from goods receipt and picking through packing and shipping to stock transfer, inventory and bin handling. Runs on Android handheld scanners and Windows terminals and connects to your Business Central tenant via QR code – with no manual configuration.
Your warehouse in your hand
The app brings your Business Central warehouse processes straight to the warehouse floor – connected via the Warehouse extension's secured OData v4 API. The app itself is free; only the Warehouse extension in Business Central is licensed, no separate app licence is required on the device.
- Goods receiptRecord purchase orders by scan – including lots, serial numbers and expiration dates – and post them as a receipt.
- PickingBundle orders or work BC warehouse documents – with or without WMS.
- Packing & shippingCheck, pack, weigh and print the shipping label – in three operating modes, optionally with one parcel label per package.
- Transfer & binsBin and location transfers, bin put-away and bin replenishment – up to full BC WMS.
- Inventory & item lookupPhysical inventory, cycle counting and real-time stock at hand.
For your devices
One app, two platforms – from industrial handheld scanner to Windows terminal.
Android · handheld scanner
For industrial scanners from Zebra, Honeywell, Datalogic, Newland and others.
Android 7.0+ · signed APK · ~45 MB
Windows · terminal / PC
For Windows terminals, panel PCs and vehicle-mount terminals.
Windows 10/11 · x64 & ARM64 · MSIX with auto-update · ~110 MB
All signed installation packages, the version overview and SHA-256 checksums are available at downloads.merchantcentral.de. From Business Central, the Download Client App action opens the page directly with your installed versions.
Version note: every app version defines in the release manifest which version of the Warehouse extension it requires at minimum (minExtension). Before an app update, update the extension in Business Central first if needed.
Data sheet & manuals
The compact product overview as a PDF to share – the full manuals are in the always-current online help (also available there as a PDF for printing).
Data sheet (PDF)
3-page overview: all 15 modules, operating modes, hardware & technology. As of 2026-09-24.
Manuals
Administrator and user manual with full detail – read online or download as PDF.
Installation & pairing
1 · Set up the extension
Set up the merchantCENTRAL Hub (version 2.73 or later), install the Warehouse extension and run the 7-step setup assistant – including licence or 30-day demo. Then create warehouse users (badge + PIN) and terminals.
2 · Install the app
Windows: install the MSIX package via the .appinstaller file – updates then run automatically. Android: install the signed APK (allow unknown sources once) or roll it out via MDM.
3 · Pair the device
On the terminal card in Business Central, choose "Show QR Code" or print the setup sheet. In the app settings, scan the QR code (Windows without camera: load it from an image file) and sign in the device once – then the employee signs in with badge + PIN.
The QR code contains no credentials: it only carries connection parameters (tenant, Entra client ID, environment, company, terminal, location, ZPL printer). The device then signs in once via a device account in Microsoft Entra ID; employees do not need their own Microsoft account.
Windows SmartScreen: on first launch of a newly published package, SmartScreen may show a prompt until download reputation has built up – choose "More info" → "Run anyway". The packages are signed with a certificate from ALTENBRAND Datentechnik GmbH.
What you need
Business Central
Business Central 28.x (2026 RW1, cloud) with the merchantCENTRAL Hub version 2.73 or later and the Warehouse extension – licence or 30-day demo for the WAREHOUSE module; 3 terminals are included, more are available as an add-on. Plus an Entra app registration (no client secret) and, per terminal, a device account with a BC device licence.
Android
Android 7.0 or newer; native barcode scanners are recommended (Zebra, Honeywell, Datalogic, Newland). Devices without Google Play install the APK directly or via MDM (e.g. Intune, Zebra StageNow). On Zebra devices the app creates the DataWedge profile automatically at startup.
Windows
Windows 10 (version 1809) or newer, x64 or ARM64. PDF printing (delivery note, PDF labels) is available on Windows only.
Ready for mobile warehouse operations?
Download the Warehouse Client and pair your first device – the app is free.