Opticon Sensors Europe EE420R ESL Electronic Shelf Label User Manual EE 420
Opticon Sensors Europe BV ESL Electronic Shelf Label EE 420
User manual
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SPECIFICATIONS MANUAL
EE-420
Electronic Shelf Label
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The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
Document History
Model Number: EE-420 Project Number: P1512151
Revision: 2
Date: 21-September-2017
© 2017 Opticon Sensors Europe B.V. All rights reserved.
This manual may not, in whole or in part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated or converted
to any electronic or machine readable form without prior written consent of Opticon.
Limited Warranty and Disclaimers
Please read this manual carefully before installing or using the product.
Serial Number
A serial number appears on all Opticon products. This official registration number is directly related to
the device purchased. Do not remove the serial number from your Opticon device. Removing the
serial number voids the warranty.
Warranty
Unless otherwise agreed in a written contract, all Opticon products are warranted against defects in
materials and workmanship for two years after purchase excluding batteries. Opticon will repair or, at
its option, replace products that are defective in materials or workmanship with proper use during the
warranty period. Opticon is not liable for damages caused by modifications made by a customer. In
such cases, standard repair charges will apply. If a product is returned under warranty and no defect is
found, standard repair charges will apply. Opticon assumes no liability for any direct, indirect,
consequential or incidental damages arising out of use or inability to use both the hardware and
software, even if Opticon has been informed about the possibility of such damages.
Packaging
The packing materials are recyclable. We recommend that you save all packing material to use should
you need to transport your data collector or send it for service. Damage caused by improper
packaging during shipment is not covered by the warranty.
Trademarks
Trademarks used are the property of their respective owners.
Opticon Inc. and Opticon Sensors Europe B.V. are wholly owned subsidiaries of Optoelectronics Co.,
Ltd., 12-17, Tsukagoshi 4-chome, Warabi-shi, Saitama, Japan 335-0002. Telephone +81-484461183;
FAX +81-484461184
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Revision History
Product Name : EE-420
Revision
Date
Page
Section
Description of Changes
1
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Initial release
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Contents
Abstract ............................................................................................................................ 1
Overview .......................................................................................................................... 1
Physical Features ............................................................................................................ 2
Dimensions .............................................................................................................................. 2
Weight ...................................................................................................................................... 2
Environmental Specifications ........................................................................................ 2
Operating Temperature and Humidity ..................................................................................... 2
Storage Temperature and Humidity ........................................................................................ 2
Static Electricity ....................................................................................................................... 3
Controls ........................................................................................................................... 3
Electrical Specifications ................................................................................................. 3
Power and battery ................................................................................................................... 3
Radio Specifications ................................................................................................................ 4
Radio Protocol ......................................................................................................................... 4
6.3.1 The physical layer ................................................................................................................ 4
6.3.2 The medium access control layer ........................................................................................ 4
6.3.3 Security ................................................................................................................................ 4
Labeling ........................................................................................................................... 5
Product label ............................................................................................................................ 5
Shipment box label .................................................................................................................. 6
Accessories ..................................................................................................................... 7
Packaging Specifications ............................................................................................... 7
Packing step 1 ......................................................................................................................... 7
Packing step 2 ......................................................................................................................... 7
Packing step 3 ......................................................................................................................... 8
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Table of Figures
Figure 1: Dimensions ............................................................................................................................... 2
Figure 2: product label ............................................................................................................................. 5
Figure 3: product label dimensions ......................................................................................................... 5
Figure 4: shipment box label ................................................................................................................... 6
Figure 5: Packing step 1: Put 16 pcs EE-420R in a plastic tray .............................................................. 7
Figure 6: Packing step 2: Add two bags of silica and put a bag around the tray .................................... 7
Figure 7: Packing step 3: Stack 10 trays (160 .......................... 8
Figure 8: Mechanical drawing................................................................................................................ 11
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Abstract
This manual provides specifications for the EE-420R Electronic Shelf Label (hereafter referred to as
Overview
The EE-420R is an Electronic Shelf Label with a 2.4GHz radio for data communication. The product
has a 3-color E-ink based e-paper display with black, white and red pixels. This product uses Direct
Sequence Spread Spectrum RF technology that allows for an ultra-low power consumption combined
with a reduced sensitivity to background noise. That means less interference by other radios that
operate in the 2.4GHz band. The radio protocol that is used is based on the IEEE 802.15.4 standard
that specifies the physical layer and media access control for low-rate wireless personal area
networks. The protocol is entirely implemented, except for some small changes that have all to do with
the connection protocol to a base station. When the base station is not available the EE-420R
switches to a non-802.15.4 standard to lower the power. That is especially meaningful when the EE-
420R is not being used for a prolonged period of time (e.g. during shipping)
The EE-420R is intended to be operated in combination with a base station such as the EBS-40 which
can control a large number of EE-420R and other types of ESL of the same family such as EE-202
and EE-750.
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Physical Features
Dimensions
This ESL has the following dimensions: (WxHxD): 100.0 x 92.4 x 15.5 mm
Figure 1: Dimensions
Weight
77.8 grams without batteries and approximate 100.6 grams with batteries
Environmental Specifications
Operating Temperature and Humidity
Temperature: 0 to 40° C
Humidity: 30% to 70% RH
Warning: Use the EE-420R under the recommended (green) combinations of temperature and
humidity and never use it under the orange marked conditions.
Recommended
temp./humidity
Relative Humidity (%)
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
Temp.
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
Storage Temperature and Humidity
Temperature: -20 to 40°C
Humidity: 30% to 70% RH
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Static Electricity
Air discharge:
± 8 kV MAX (No malfunction)
Contact discharge:
± 4 kV MAX (No malfunction)
Controls
Items
Specifications
Remarks
CPU
Type
8-bit
ROM
256KB
RAM
8 KB
Clock frequency
32 MHz
LCD
Active area
W 84.8 x H 63.6 mm
Number of dots
W 400 x H 300
Dot pitch
0.21 x 0.21 (107dpi)
mm
Radio
Modulation
DSSS
Frequency
2405-2480 MHz
Globally approved
2.4GHz band.
Baud rate
250 Kbits / second
Electrical Specifications
Power and battery
Parameter
Typ.
Unit
Remarks
Operating voltage
3.0
V
2x Alkaline AAA size battery
Battery life
5
Years
Reference: Panasonic LR03XWA
2 updates per day, poll rate 20s.
Sleep current
<1
µA
When the transmitter and receiver are idle
Poll rate
>5
Per sec.
See below
The ESL is in sleep mode almost the entire time. The device wakes up at regular intervals (called the poll
time) and it then transmits a poll request to the base station. When the base station has no data to send, it
just acknowledges the poll after which the ESL immediately goes back to sleep. The poll rate is
configurable and is set to 20 seconds by default. A higher poll rate will decrease the power consumption
but will increase the response time.
The power is supplied to the EE-420R by two replaceable Alkaline AAA size batteries (not included). The
typical operation time on a set of batteries is 5 years when using quality alkaline batteries, based on a poll
rate of 20 and on average two display updates per day.
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Radio Specifications
Parameter
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
Remarks
Receiver sensitivity
-97
-89
dBm
Over the entire temperature and
operating voltage range
Nominal output power
-3
4.5
7
dBm
Frequency
2405
2480
MHz
Over the entire temperature and
operating voltage range
Transfer rate
250
Kbit/s
RSSI range
100
dB
Signal strength indication that can be
reported to the base station
Radio Protocol
Modified 802.15.4 (Physical layer and Media Access Control layer).
6.3.1 The physical layer
The physical layer (PHY) provides the data transmission service, as well as the interface to the physical layer
management entity, which offers access to every layer management function and maintains a database of
information on related personal area networks. Thus, the PHY manages the physical RF transceiver and performs
channel selection and energy and signal management functions. It operates on the above mentioned frequency
band. The PHY layer is 100% compliant and is based on direct sequence spread spectrum (DSSS) technique
with a transfer rate of 250 kbit/s.
6.3.2 The medium access control layer
The medium access control (MAC) layer enables the transmission of MAC frames through the use of the physical
channel. Besides the data service, it offers a management interface and itself manages access to the physical
channel. It also controls frame validation, guarantees time slots and handles node associations. Finally, it offers
hook points for secure services. The EE-420R does not make use of the optional network beaconing, instead it
used a polling mechanism to increase power efficiency. Some changes are made to the standard to allow for
more efficient data frames and better power efficiency, especially when nodes are not connected to a base
station.
6.3.3 Security
The 802.15.4 standard 128-bit AES encryption is supported. A secure method for key management is
implemented as well. The encryption is optional though and can be configured via the base station. By default, the
radio traffic is unencrypted.
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Labeling
Product label
The product label is affixed to the ESL as shown below.
The barcode shows the product serial number.
7 hexadecimal digits. These correspond to the MAC address of the unit.
Material: Base + laminate protection against wear.
Base: PP film, thickness 80µm, backing with glue.
Laminate: PET film, clear, thickness 25µm.
The dimensions of the product label are as follows:
Figure 2: product label
Figure 3: product label dimensions
35
10
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Shipment box label
The shipment box label is meant to show the number of labels in a box and their serial numbers. Also information
about the software versions and the order number is added. The labels are 150mm*95mm and are made from
plain paper with adhesive backing. For more information, please check the latest revision of ShipmentBoxLabel
Figure 4: shipment box label
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Accessories
Accessories for mounting are optionally available. Please contact Opticon for information.
Packaging Specifications
Packing step 1
Figure 5: Packing step 1: Put 16 pcs EE-420R in a plastic tray
Packing step 2
Figure 6: Packing step 2: Add two bags of silica and put a bag around the tray
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Packing step 3
Figure 7: Packing step 3: Stack 10 trays (160 ESL’s) and put this into a shipping box
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Regulatory Compliance
Product Safety
IEC 60950-1:2005 2nd +Am 1:2009 + Am 2:2013
EMC
EN 55032: 2015 + AC:2016-07
EN 55024: 2010 + A1:2015
RED Directive 2014/53/EU
EN 301 489-1 v2.2.0
EN 301 489 -17 v3.2.0
FCC Part 15 Subpart C Class B
Federal Communications Commission Notices
This product 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.
Harmful Interference Notice
This product has been tested and complies with the specifications 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 according
to 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 is found 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 or devices
• Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver's
• Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance
Changes or modifications to this equipment that have not been approved by Ruckus Wireless may void the user's authority
to operate this equipment.
RF Exposure Information
This product complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth an uncontrolled environment.
WEEE
Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive, 2012/19/EU.
The use of this symbol indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. By ensuring this product is
disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which
could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of
this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased
this product.
RoHS
This product is RoHS 2 5/6 compliant according to the definitions and restrictions given by the directive
2011/65/EU of the European parliament and of the council of June 8, 2011 on the restriction of the use of certain
hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (EEE).
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Safety recommendations
Handle this product carefully. Do not deliberately subject it to any of the following.
• Shock
Do not throw or drop the ESL.
Do not place heavy objects on the ESL.
• Temperature Conditions
Do not use the ESL at temperatures outside the specified range.
Do not pour boiling water on the ESL.
Do not throw the ESL into the fire.
Do not leave the ESL on the dashboard of a car.
• Foreign Materials
Do not immerse the ESL in liquids.
Do not subject the ESL to chemicals.
• Battery
Replace the battery when its lifetime has expired. The typical lifetime of a set of batteries is 5 years when
using decent quality alkaline batteries. Treat the batteries as chemical waste and dispose of them
according to local regulations.
• Disposal
When discarding the product, treat it as chemical waste and dispose of it according to local regulations.
• Other
Do not disassemble this product, other than opening the battery compartment to exchange the batteries.
The ESL may be damaged by high voltage discharges.
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Mechanical Drawing
Figure 8: Mechanical drawing