Hanshow HS-ESL-EPDN0001 Electronic Shelf Label User Manual
- June 6, 2024
- Hanshow
Table of Contents
- STATEMENT
- ABOUT THE MANUAL
- TARGET USERS
- SYMBOL DESCRIPTION
- EXPLANATION OF TERMS
- Overview
- Product view
- Hardware performance
- Specifications
- Packaging and accessories
- Application scenarios
- Precautions
- FCC ID warning
- IC STATEMENT
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
Hanshow Nebular Series Product Manual
V2.0.1 HS-ESL-EPDN0001
For more information, visit our website at:
https://www.hanshow.com
STATEMENT
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ABOUT THE MANUAL
This document describes the Nebular series, including features, specification, package, and precautions, etc. Please read this manual carefully before using the device in first, retain the manual for subsequent use or for the next owner. If the instructions contained in this manual are insufficient to resolve issues that occur during device operation or maintenance, please contact Hanshow Technical Customer Service Center (China: 400-0365-305; Netherlands: 0800-022-5037; Belgium: 0800-71-335; France: 0800-91-7602; Thailand: 1800-011-185) directly, we will provide you with multi-channel technical services.
TARGET USERS
This document provides engineers with necessary data and related guidelines of the Nebular series. Users have to master the basic knowledge of communication and network and so on. This manual is applicable for the below engineers:
- Testing Engineer
- Technical Support Engineer
- After Sales Engineer
- Installation Engineer.
SYMBOL DESCRIPTION
Icon | Description |
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**** | Information indicated with this icon should be paid special attention |
to and attached with great importance by the reader.
| Information indicated with this icon is the explanation on the formal text
for the readers to comprehend the text better.
[x-x]| It means a special noun definition is provided here.
EXPLANATION OF TERMS
Acronym | Expanded form | Description |
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PriSmart | PriSmart Smart Retail System | Manage all store product data and |
issue price update commands, as well as support multi-store management.
ESL-Working| ESL-Working System| manage all the APs and ESLs in store, and
ESL-Working 3.0 and above supports multistore management.
ESL Controller| ESL Controller| Also called AP that is used for data
interaction between ESL-Working and ESL Controller.
ESL| Electronic Shelf Label| Used for displaying product information like
promotion information, price, grade, etc.
Overview
The Nebular series is Hanshow’s newest generation Electronic Shelf Labels
(ESLs). They adopt e-ink screens to achieve page switching, light flashing,
pricing, and so on based on 2.4GHz wireless communication. With ultra-thin,
extended life and high-definition visual effects, the Nebular series widely
serves traditional retail, new retail, department stores, fashion, pharmacies,
culture, entertainment, etc.
1.1 System architecture
Hanshow ESL system includes ESLs, ESL Controller, ESL-Working,
PriSmart/ShopWeb, Database, Integration server, CloudMonitor, and Handheld
Terminal (PDA), as shown in Figure 1-1. Specifically, the ESLs are used for
electronically displaying product information such as name and price, and
services available for customers.
1.2 Features
The features of Nebular series are as follows:
- Nebular ESLs come in 10 ESL sizes: 1.54″, 2.0″, 2.13″, 2.66″, 2.9″, 3.46″, 3.5″, 4.2″,5.83″ and 7.5″.
- Display colors include BWR (Black-White-Red) or BWY (Black-White-Yellow) display (Only BW (Black-White) display for freezer ESLs).
- Operating frequency band: 2402MHz ~ 2480MHz.
- IP68 waterproof and dustproof design.
- Built-in LED indicator: 7-color display assists in product location, promotion reminder, out-of-stock reminder, low power reminder, etc.
- Embedded NFC chip: Supports operations from NFC-enabled devices such as mobile phones, PDA, and remote control for binding/unbinding, flashing, page switching, and so on.
- The freezer ESLs come in three sizes: 2.13″, 2.66″ and 3.5″ that function in temperature -25 ~ 0.
- Nebular ESLs support multiple functions, including binding/unbinding, updating, instant flashing, multi-page storage, page switching, geolocation, temperature collection, NFC function, and soon.
- Supports AES-128 encryption.
- Supports OTA (Over-The-Air) upgrade.
Product view
This chapter describes the Nebular series’ appearance and composition.
2.1 Product appearance
Figure 2-1 shows the Nebular family.
Each section of Nebular and its relative description is shown in Figure 2-2
and Table 2-1.
Figure 2-2 Key area of Nebular
Table 2-1 Each area description of Nebular
No. | Name | Description |
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1 | LED indicator | Supports 7-color flashing. |
2 | Display area | Supports BWR or BWY display on E-ink screen. |
Display text, images, barcodes, QR codes, and others.
Product information display such as name, price, origin, unit, grade, phone
number, barcode, QR code, etc. Supports customizable display position and font
size. Supports 8-page storage and page switch functionality.
3| Nameplate| Product information mark, including Model, S/N, and
certifications.
4| Barcode area| 18-digit barcode used for product binding and maintenance.
2.2 Dimensions
This section covers the dimensions of the Nebular series.
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Hardware performance
This chapter consists of:
- Specifications
- NFC specification
- Identifying your ESLs
- Product nameplate
Specifications
Table 3-1 lists the Nebular specifications.
Table 3-1 Nebular specifications
**Name| ****1.54”| ****2.0”| 2.13”/ 2.13” Freezer|
2.66”/ 2.66” Freezer| ****2.9”| ****3.46”| 3.5”/ 3.5”
Freezer| ****4.2”| ****5.83”| ****7.5”
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Dimensions
(mmmmmm)| 46.735.8
10.0| 50.3552.22
10.6| ** 69.733.2
7.8| 82.340.3
7.8| 89.540.7
7.8| 107.042.2
9.2| 105.852.0
9.2| 100.188.0
9.5| 132.8112.2
9.8| 178.1125.7
10.8
Active display area(mm*mm)| 27.0*27.0| *** 29.038.2| 48.6*23.7|
60.1*30.7| *** 67.629.6| 82.6*30.3| 79.7*38.2| ***
84.863.6| 118.8*88.2| * 163.297.9
Weight (g)| 15.9| 22.1| 23.8| 31.0| 33.1| 41.6| 47.5| 79.6| 159.5| 225.7
Size (inch)| 1.5| 1.9| 2.13| 2.66| 2.9| 3.46| 3.5| 4.2| 5.83| 7.5
****Name| ****1.54”| ****2.0”| 2.13”/ 2.13” Freezer|
2.66”/ 2.66” Freezer| ****2.9”| ****3.46”| 3.5”/ 3.5”
Freezer| ****4.2”| ****5.83”| ****7.5”*
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Resolution(pixel)[3-1]| 200200| 152200| 250122| 296152| 296128| 176480|
384184| 400300| 648480| 800*480
DPI[3-1]| 188| 133| 131| 125| 112| 148| 123| 120| 138| 126
Display color|
BWR, BWY (BW display is only for Freezer)
Viewing angle|
Nearly 180 degree
Battery life[3-2]|
10 or 15 years
Page switch|
8 pages
Protection level|
IP68
Operating temperature[3-3]| 0℃~40℃| 0℃~40℃| 0℃~40℃ /-25℃~0℃| 0℃~40℃
/-25℃~0℃| 0℃~40℃| 0℃~40℃| 0℃~40℃ /-25℃~0℃| 0℃~40℃| 0℃~40℃| 0℃~40℃
Storage temperature[3-3]| 0℃~40℃| 0℃~40℃| 0℃~40℃ /-25℃~40℃| 0℃~40℃
/-25℃~40℃| 0℃~40℃| 0℃~40℃| 0℃~40℃ /-25℃~40℃| 0℃~40℃| 0℃~40℃| 0℃~40℃
Humidity (%RH)| 30 ~ 70
Note:
➢ [3-1]: The resolution and DPI may be subject to slight variations.
➢ [3-2]: Battery life is calculated based on the following scenarios: The
battery life is 10 years if updated twice a day for the following sizes: 1.54”
/ 2.13” Freezer / 2.66” Freezer / 3.5” Freezer. The life is 15 years if
updated twice a day for the following sizes:
2.0”/2.13”/2.66”/2.9”/3.46”/3.5”/4.2”/5.83”/7.5”.
➢ [3-3]: Room-temperature ESLs operate within 0℃ ~ 40℃, however temperatures
below 10℃ may impact the ESL lifespan. Freezer ESLs operate within -25℃ ~ 0℃.
3.2 NFC specification
NFC specifications are shown in Table 3-2.
Table 3-2 NFC specifications
**Name| ****Standard| ****Data format| ****Memory|
Communication distance**
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NFC| ISO/IEC 14443 Type A| NFC NDEF| 200-byte storage space, and write
configurable| 1cm
3.3 Identifying your ESLs
You can identify your ESLs from the following Nebular naming rules: ****
Display Size
154: 1.5 inch
200: 1.9 inch
213: 2.13 inch
266: 2.66 inch
290: 2.9 inch
346: 3.46 inch
350: 3.5 inch| Display Type
R: Black/White/Red
Y: Black/White/Yellow
F: Freezer tag
420: 4.2 inch
583: 5.83 inch
750: 7.5 inch
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Figure 3-1 Naming rules for Nebular series
3.4 Product nameplate
Take Nebular-266R-N as an example, the nameplate of Nebular-266R-N is shown in
Figure 3-2.
Figure 3-2 Nameplate of Nebular
Note: Each ESL has a unique S/N number. The above is for reference only,
actual label information may vary.
Packaging and accessories
This chapter describes the Nebular series’ packaging and required accessories.
4.1 Packaging
Nebular family packaging and the specific ESL quantity is shown in Figure 4-1.
4.2 Product accessories
Common accessories of the Nebular series are shown in Table 4-1.
Table 4-1 Common accessory of Nebular series
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Table stand|
T-hook|
Basket clip|
Application scenarios
Nebular series are available to various zones and shelves of hypermarkets, supermarkets, and retail stores. The ESLs are applicable to areas with different fixtures:
- Shelves
- Hooks
- Fences
- Tables
Precautions
During transportation and usage of the Nebular series, please note the
following precautions.
6.1 Transportation considerations
Avoid the following considerations during transport:
- Water leakage, heavy moisture, etc.
- Heavy stacking.
- High heat conditions above 50.
6.2 Precautions for use
Follow the precautions:
- The room-temperature ESLs operate best in normal operating and storage environments, 0 ~ 40, 30% ~ 70%RH.
- The freezer ESLs operate best in normal operating, -25~ 0, 30% ~ 70%RH and storage environment, -25~ 40, 30% ~ 70%RH.
- The output capacity will degrade at low temperatures.
- Frequent communications or updates may shorten battery life during use.
- Avoid dropping or tossing ESLs.
- Do not disassemble ESLs without permission.
- Do not scratch the ESL body with sharp objects.
- Must use Metro Nebular special disassembly tool when disassembling.
- The mineral substances in rainwater, moisture, or liquids may corrode the electronic circuit.
- Avoid water on the product as much as possible.
- Regularly clean the screen.
- Promptly remove cosmetics, perfume, and other dirty on ESLs to avoid screen, case, or lens damage.
- Avoid direct contact with chemical detergent.
- No direct sunlight or incandescent light on the ESLs.
- Do not install ESLs in a strong magnetic environment.
- Do not place ESLs near or in a fire.
- Do not place ESLs near kitchen appliances such as a stove, a microwave oven
- . ESLs communications may be limited or affected by other devices that share the 2.4GHz frequency band such as Wi-Fi, BT, or Zigbee.
FCC ID warning
7.1 Warning for nameplate
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause harmful interference, and
- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
7.2 Warning for product manual
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
IC STATEMENT
This device complies with Industry Canada’s license-exempt RSS. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference; and
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
References
- Global Leader of Electronic Shelf Labels & Digital Store Solutions | Hanshow
- Global Leader of Electronic Shelf Labels & Digital Store Solutions | Hanshow
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