SOLUM EL060H5C4C Electronic Shelf Labels User Guide
- August 13, 2024
- SOLUM
Table of Contents
SOLUM EL060H5C4C Electronic Shelf Labels
Specifications
Product Specification
- Label Dimensions: 6.0: 5.45 x 4.88 x 0.54 inches (138.53 x 124.07 x 13.80 mm)
- Display Dimensions Display Resolution: 6.0: 4.52 x 3.37 inches (114.9x 85.8 mm), 6.0: 600 x 448 pixels (132 dpi)
- Label Weight: 6.0: 168.0g / 5.92oz
- Viewing Angle: Not specified
- Display Colors: BW (black, white), BWR (black, white, red), BWY (black, white, yellow)
- Battery: CR2450 Lithium Battery 4P: 6.0
- Wireless Communication: 2.4 GHz Unlicensed ISM band BLE physical layer with SOLUM proprietary protocol, FeliCa NFC Forum Type 3 (13.56MHz) NFC Passive Only
- Communication Distance: 98 feet (30m) radius Line of Sight
- Security: 128-bit AES Encryption
- Compliance: FCC, CE, RoHS
- Operating Temperature: Nominal ESLs BWR: 32F ~ 104F (0C ~ 40C) @45~70% RH, BWY: 32F ~ 86F (0C ~ 30C) @45~70% RH, Freezer ESLs BW: -13F ~ 31F (-25C ~ 0C) *freezer ESL must be used in freezer environments
- Storage Temperature: 32F ~ 104F (0C ~ 40C) @45~70% RH
Radio (RF) Specification
- Tx Power: -3 to 4 dBm
- Tx [Carrier Frequency Offset and Drift]: -75 to 75 kHz
- Tx Current: 8 mA
- Rx Receiver Sensitivity: -85 dBm
NFC Specification
- NFC Read Distance: Min: 0.7 in, Typ: 20 mm
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
| ****
6.0”: 5.45 x 4.88 x 0.54 inches (138.53 x 124.07 x 13.80 mm)
Display Dimensions| 6.0”: 4.52 x 3.37 inches (114.9x 85.8 mm)
Display Resolution| 6.0”: 600 x 448 pixels (132 dpi)
Radio (RF) Specification
Item
| ****
Parameter
| Specification| ****
Unit
| ****
Condition
---|---|---|---|---
Min| Typ| Max
Tx
| Tx Power| -3| 0| 4| dBm|
**** [Carrier Frequency Offset and Drift]| -75| 0| 75| kHz|
Tx Current| | –| 8| 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|
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
- Moisture and liquids can damage internal parts and circuit boards if allowed to enter into the device itself.
- Do not place or store the product on a sloped surface. The product may slide and fall off the surface and become damaged.
- Use the product in temperatures ranges of 0℃~40℃/32~104℉(BWR), 0℃~30℃/32~86℉ (BWY), or -25℃~0℃/-13~32℉(Freezer). Parts and circuits may be damaged if operated or stored in extreme temperatures.
- 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)
- 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.
- External impact on the product, such as from being dropped, can damage the product.
- Twisting and bending the product can damage the exterior casing and the internal components.
- 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.
- 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.
- A prior investigation into the radio environment is strongly required for efficient and smooth installation.
- Frequent communications, updates, and screen renewals may reduce battery lifetime.
- Low-temperature environments may reduce battery life.
- 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 the battery.
- Do not mix used and new batteries or different battery types.
- Note: The battery rarely has minor stains or leaks.U
Battery Directional
- Top: (+) Positive
- Bottom: (-) Negative
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 negative and this causes gas generation insidf the batte. . This may result in leakage, heat generation, explosion, and/or fire.
- Do not dispose of batteries in a 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, fir, and/or explosion.
- Do not recharge batteries
- Recharging of batteries may result in internal gas generation, causing electrolyte leaks, 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 batteris, or new and old batteries, can cause over-dischargerge 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, explosio, 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 the the of 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 and 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.
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:
- this device may not cause harmful interference,
- 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 from 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.
USED
ISED Information to User
This device complies with Industry Canada’s license-exempt RSSs. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause interference; and
- This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device
- PMN(Product Marking Name) ESL Label
- FVIN(Firmware Version Identity Number) V28
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
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FAQ
- Q: What is the battery life of SOLUM Newton ESLs?
- A: SOLUM Newton ESLs provide the longest battery life of up to 13 years.
- Q: What communication protocols are supported by SOLUM Newton ESLs?
- A: SOLUM Newton ESLs support wireless communication using a 2.4 GHz Unlicensed ISM band BLE physical layer with a proprietary protocol and FeliCa NFC Forum Type 3 (13.56MHz) NFC Passive Only.
- Q: Are color options available for all ESL sizes?
- A: Color options like BW (black, white), BWR (black, white, red), and BWY (black, white, yellow) are available, but not for all sizes. Refer to Section 3. XX for a full list of options.