SOLUM EL058F6W4A Newton Electronic Shelf Labels Instruction Manual
- June 15, 2024
- SOLUM
Table of Contents
SOLUM EL058F6W4A Newton Electronic Shelf Labels
Specifications
Product Specification
- Label Dimensions: 5.8: 6.45 x 2.62 x 0.56 inches (164.0 x 66.8 x 14.3 mm)
- Display Dimensions: 5.8: 5.47 x 1.87 inches (139.00 x 47.74 mm)
- Display Resolution: 5.8: 792×272 pixels
- Label Weight: 5.8: 107.0g / 3.77oz
- Viewing Angle: BWRY (black, white, red, yellow)
- Battery: CR2450 Lithium Battery – 4P: 5.8
- Wireless Communication: 2.4 GHz Unlicensed ISM band, SOLUM proprietary protocol, FeliCa NFC Forum Type 3 (13.56MHz) NFC Passive Only
- Communication Distance: 147 feet (45m) radius Line of Sight
- Security: 128-bit AES Encryption
- Compliance: FCC, IC, CE, TELEC, RoHS
- Operating Temperature: Nominal ESLs BWR: 32F ~ 104F (0C ~ 40C) @45~70% RH, BWY: 32F ~ 86F (0C ~ 30C) @45~70% RH, BWRY: 32F ~ 104F (0C ~ 40C) @45~70% RH; Freezer ESLs BW: -13F ~ 31F(-25C ~ 0C)
- Storage Temperature: 32F ~ 104F (0C ~ 40C) @45~70% RH
Radio (RF) Specification
- Tx Power: 4 dBm
- Tx [Carrier Frequency Offset and Drift]: -75 to 75 kHz
- Tx Current: 10 mA
- Receiver Sensitivity: -85 dBm
NFC Specification
- NFC Read Distance: 0.7 in (20 mm)
Product Handling Precautions
Provisions should be made to protect against any damage to the product caused
by improper handling. The purchaser assumes any responsibility for damage to
the product caused by improper handling.
The product should be stored in a suitable environment and should be installed
within a specific timeframe.
Usage Environment
Take extra caution when using this RF device in the vicinity of other electronic devices and appliances as it can affect their operation.
Product Usage Instructions
Installation
- Ensure the ESL is within the communication range of the SOLUM Gateway.
- Insert the appropriate batteries into the ESL following the specified battery type and quantity.
- Place the ESL in the desired location with proper viewing angles for customers.
Updating Information
- Use the SOLUM Gateway to wirelessly send updates to the ESLs.
- Ensure that the information displayed on the ESL is accurate and up-to-date.
Maintenance
- Clean the ESL display regularly with a soft, dry cloth to maintain visibility.
- Check the battery status periodically and replace them as needed to ensure uninterrupted operation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Q: How long is the battery life of the ESLs?
A: The ESLs provide the longest battery life of up to 13 years. -
Q: Can I use the ESLs in freezer environments?
A: Freezer ESLs are available with specific temperature ranges for freezer environments. -
Q: What communication protocols are supported by the ESLs?
A: The ESLs support wireless communication using the SOLUM proprietary protocol, FeliCa NFC, and NFC Passive Only.
General Description
SOLUM NEWTON Electronic Shelf Labels (ESLs) are components to a total SOLUM’s
ESL System.
The SOLUM’s ESL System consists of the ESLs, Gateway(s), Server, and optional
accessories (such as the Newton Remote Controller) and is used to
electronically display key information such as price and product information,
that are traditionally printed or written on paper in environments like
supermarkets, warehouses, and factories.
SOLUM’s Newton ESLs are the industry-leading solutions that provide the
longest battery life (up to 13 years), fastest update speed, built-in LEDs,
built-in buttons, IP67 rating for rough environments, multiple pages per ESL,
and more to take the operation beyond just displaying information on the ESLs.
Newton ESLs come in various sizes and colors to meet all customer use cases.
They are battery-powered for ease of deployment and wirelessly receive updates
from SOLUM Gateway for.
Specification
This section details the specification of each ESL by size. ESLs are identified by the diagonal measurement of the display in inches. For example, a 2.9” ESL is referring to an ESL with a diagonal display dimension of 2.9”.
Product Specification
| Item | Description |
|---|
Label Dimensions
| ****
5.8”: 6.45 x 2.62 x 0.56 inches (164.0 x 66.8 x 14.3 mm)
Display Dimensions| 5.8”: 5.47 x 1.87 inches (139.00 x 47.74 mm)
Display Resolution| 5.8”: 792×272 pixels
Item| Description
---|---
Label Weight| 5.8” : 107.0g / 3.77oz
Viewing Angle| Nearly 180°
Display Colors
| BWRY (black, white, red, yellow)
** color options are not available for all sizes. See Section 3.XX for full list of options.
Battery
| Type and quantity of batteries defer based on ESL CR2450 Lithium Battery
– 4P: 5.8”
Wireless Communication
| 2.4 GHz Unlicensed ISM band SOLUM proprietary protocol
FeliCa NFC Forum Type 3 (13.56MHz) NFC Passive Only
Communication Distance| 147 feet (45m) radius Line of Sight
Security| 128-bit AES Encryption
Compliance| FCC, IC, CE, TELEC, RoHS
Operating Temperature
| Nominal ESLs
BWR: 32F ~ 104F (0C ~ 40C) @45~70% RH BWY: 32F ~ 86F (0C ~ 30C) @45~70% RH BWRY: 32F ~ 104F (0C ~ 40C) @45~70% RH
Freezer ESLs
BW: -13F ~ 31F (-25C ~ 0C)
*freezer ESL must be used in freezer enviroments
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Storage Temperature| 32F ~ 104F (0C ~ 40C) @45~70% RH
Radio (RF) Specification
Item
| ****
Parameter
| Specification| ****
Unit
| ****
Condition
---|---|---|---|---
Min| Typ| Max
Tx
| Tx Power| –| 4| –| dBm|
**** [Carrier Frequency Offset and Drift]| -75| 0| 75| kHz|
Tx Current| | –| 10| mA| total current at max Tx Power
Rx| Receiver Sensitivity| -85| –| –| dBm| PER < 5%
NFC Specification
| Item | Parameter | Specification | Unit | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min | Typ | Max |
NFC
| ****
Read Distance
| –| 0.7| –| in|
–| 20| –| mm|
NFC antenna location is shown for each ESL size.
Product Handling Precautions
- Provisions should be made to protect against any damage to the product caused by improper handling. The purchaser assumes any responsibility for damage to the product caused by improper handling.
- The product should be stored in 32F ~ 104F (0C ~ 40C) @45~70% RH environment and should be installed within 90 days of receipt.
Usage Environment
Take extra caution when using this RF device in the vicinity of other electronic devices and appliances. Most electronic devices and appliances use electromagnetic waves. Electromagnetic waves emitted by this RF device can affect other electronic devices and appliances. If using the device in an explosion-hazard area, follow all safety regulations, instructions, and signals.
Storage and Use
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Moisture and liquids can damage internal parts and circuit boards if allowed to enter into the device itself.
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Do not place or store the product on a sloped surface. The product may slide and fall off the surface and become damaged.
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Use the product in temperatures ranges of 0℃~40℃/32~104℉(BWR), 0℃~30℃/32~86℉ (BWY), 0℃~40℃/32~104℉(BWRY) or -25℃~0℃/-13~32℉(Freezer). Parts and circuits may be damaged if operated or stored in extreme temperatures.
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The display panel needs extra care during handling.
- Do not apply any impacts on the e-paper display as it is fragile.
- Continuous exposure to excessive moisture (over 70% RH) or UV shortens display lifetime.
- Ghosting images may appear in temperature conditions of less than 15℃/59℉ for normal tags and -25℃/ -13℉ for freezer tags. (If ΔL* >2, we call it a ghosting phenomenon)
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Avoid areas with strong magnetism or subject to magnetism.
Contact between the device and a magnetic object can lead to malfunctions. -
Do not place the product near heat-producing kitchen appliances like a stove or a microwave or in the vicinity of highly pressurized containers.
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External impact to the product, such as from being dropped, can damage the product.
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Twisting and bending the product can damage the exterior casing and the internal components.
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If this product operates abnormally while removing the battery or replacing the battery, it needs to be discharged by contacting the battery terminals (+) and (-) in the product.
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This product uses the 2.4GHz frequency band for the wireless communication network. Radio communications can be limited or affected by other applications that share the same frequency band, such as WiFi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, etc.
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A prior investigation into the radio environment is strongly required for efficient and smooth installation.
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Frequent communications, updates, and screen renewals may reduce battery lifetime.
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Low-temperature environments may reduce battery life.
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FIFO (First In First Out)
Product Cleaning
For Spray Cleaning:
- Steps
- Lightly spray all surfaces and wait a few seconds.
- Gently wipe clean using a cloth or tissue.
- Let the labels dry.
- Notes:
- Use mild, non-alcoholic detergents or glass cleaners.
- Recommend non-abrasive cloths: Microfiber, Cotton T-shirt, Cotton handkerchief, Cotton tea towel
For Wet Tissue Cleaning:
Steps
- Stand or lay down the labels.
- Wipe using wet tissues.
- Let the labels dry.
Battery Replacement
Audience
Authorized personnel with the following knowledge are allowed to replace the
battery: Battery / Electronic assemblies (e.g. circuit board) / Compliance
with the instruction
Note: Warranty is voided if the battery is replaced by unauthorized personnel.
(When batteries require replacement, please contact the authorized personnel)
Instructions
- Risk of short circuit if the battery is incorrectly installed/stored.
- Check that hands are dry before and at all times during the replacement process.
- Keep batteries away from children and infants.
- Do not heat, charge, bend, drop, short-circuit and/or disassemble battery.
- Do not mix used and new batteries or different battery types.
Note : The battery rarely has minor stain or leak.
Battery Directional
- Top: (+) Positive
- Bottom: (-) Negative
E-Label
[Accessed by the user]
- Step 1: Buttom 1. 3 seconds click.(screen off)
- Step 2: Buttom 1. 3 seconds click.(screen on. E-label is active for 1 minute.)
Battery Handling Guide
Avoiding hazards in lithium battery handling
- Do not short circuit (Fig. 1)
- Direct connection of plus (+) and minus (-) poles may result in leakage, heat generation, explosion and/or fire.
- Do not store and/or carry batteries with metallic items, such as a necklace.
- Do not stack and/or jumble batteries (Fig. 2)
- Stacked and/or jumbled batteries may cause a short circuit and/or forced discharge from contact with other batteries.
- This may result in leakage, heat generation, explosion and/or fire.
- Do not make forced discharge batteries (Fig. 3)
- On a forced discharge by an external power source, the battery voltage goes to negative and this causes gas generation in inside of the battery.
- This may result in leakage, heat generation, explosion and/or fire.
- Do not dispose of batteries in fire
- Disposal of batteries in fire is extremely dangerous with a risk of explosion and violent flaring.
- Do not heat batteries
- Heating batteries above 100℃/212°F may damage the resin in crimping, separator and other parts, potentially causing an electrolyte leak, internal short circuit, fire and/or explosion.
- Do not solder directly onto batteries
- Direct soldering onto batteries may damage the resin in crimping, separator and other parts, potentially causing an electrolyte leak, internal short circuit, fire and/or explosion.
- Do not recharge batteries
- Recharging of batteries may result in internal gas generation, causing electrolyte leak, battery swelling, fire and explosion.
- Do not disassemble batteries
- Disassembly of batteries may generate gas that may irritate your throat.
- Lithium may also react with moisture to generate heat and fire.
- Do not deform batteries
- Applying extreme pressure to batteries may cause deformation of the crimping and internal short circuit, causing electrolyte leaks, battery swelling, fire, and explosion.
- Do not mix different type of batteries
- For some applications, mixing different types of batteries or new and old batteries, can cause an overdischarge due to differences in voltage and discharge capacities.
- This may lead to the risk of swelling and/or explosion.
- Do not insert batteries with opposite polarity
- For some applications, battery insertion with opposite polarity (reverse insertion of plus and minus) may result in leakage, heat generation, explosion, and/or fire.
- Please ensure the above precautions are strictly observed by related divisions including
production, warehouse, product technology, sales, quality, customer stores, S/I companies, part-time workers, and external service companies.
Proper Storing and Disposing of Lithium Batteries
To minimize the risk of fire and explosion of batteries, be sure to follow the instructions below
The proper use of the battery tray is outlined below.
With batteries properly placed into each tray slot stack the trays in the same
orientation use an empty tray on the top stack tape the stack together to
avoid falling apart.
- Follow local regulations for proper battery disposal guidelines.
FCC
FCC Information to User
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
A digital device, under part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment
is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used by the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
- Connect the equipment to 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.
Caution
THE GRANTEE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY
APPROVED BY THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD
VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment.
This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20
centimeters between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be
co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Devices displaying their FCC identifier, warning statements, or other
information electronically must permit access to the information without
requiring special codes, accessories or permissions and access to this
information must not require more than three steps form the device setting
menu. The number of steps does not include those steps for the use of screen
locks, passcodes or similar security protection designed to control overall
device access
ISED
ISED Information to User
This device complies with Industry Canada’s license-exempt RSSs. 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
CE
We hereby declare under our sole responsibility that the electrical product
above complies with the essential requirements of the Radio Equipment
Directive (2014/53/EU) by application of
- EN 60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010+A12:2011+A2:2013
- EN 62479:2010
- EN 301 489-1 V2.2.0
- EN 301 489-17 V3.2.0
- EN 300 328 V2.2.2
and the Directive (2011/65/EU) on the restriction of the use of certain
hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment by application of
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