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Contents
- 1. Product literature
- 2. Quick start guide
Product literature
G1 Labels
Product
Specification
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1 The G1 label family 4
1.1 Key Features 4
2 Barcode Information 5
2.1 Serial Number 6
3 Mechanical Characteristics 8
3.1 Technical characteristics 8
3.2 Mechanical Dimensions 11
4 Electrical & RF Characteristics 14
4.1 Power and Current Consumption 14
4.2 Transmission power 14
5 NFC 15
5.1 Functioning 15
5.2 Ordering Information 16
6 Environmental 17
6.1 Operating Conditions 17
6.2 Cleaning Instructions 17
6.3 Humidity Conditions 17
7 Storage and warehousing 18
8 Battery lifetime 19
9 Battery Replacement 20
9.1 Audience 20
9.2 Instructions 20
9.3 Steps 20
10 Reliability Test Items 21
11 Certifications 22
11.1 Types 22
11.2 Overview 22
11.3 Applied Standards 22
11.4 Declaration 23
12 Packing 24
12.1 G1 1.6 red 24
12.2 G1 2.2 red 24
12.3 G1 2.6 red 24
12.4 G1 2.7 (red) 25
12.5 G1 4.4 (red) 25
12.6 G1 7.4 (red) 25
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1 The G1 label family
The imago G1 electronic shelf label family offers high-quality display options, operating with
a replaceable battery and thus working with any external power supply. The G1 red family is
capable of changing all pixels to black, white or red.
The current line-up has display sizes from 1.6 inch to 7.4 inch. They may be used in landscape
and portrait mode and can be customized with changeable front covers.
Caption Display Res-
olution
Density
(dpi)
Display
Colors
Useable
Pages
Active Dis-
play Area
(mm)
Updates per
Hour
Battery life-
time: 5 years
with X
updates per
day
G1 1.6 red NFC 152 x 152 140 b/w/r4 27.5 x 27.5 7500 tbd
G1 2.2 red NFC 212 x 104 111 b/w/r4 24 x 48 8500 2
G1 2.6 red NFC 296 x 152 125 b/w/r4 60 x 31 4000 2
G1 2.7 264 × 176 117 b/w 8 38 x 57 5000 4
G1 2.7 red NFC 264 × 176 117 b/w/r4 38 x 57 4000 2
G1 4.4 400 x 300 113 b/w 4 90 x 67 3000 4
G1 4.4 red NFC 400 x 300 113 b/w/r4 90 x 67 2000 2
G1 7.4 800 x 480 126 b/w 12 162 x 97 1000 4
G1 7.4 red NFC 800 x 480 126 b/w/r4 162 x 97 600 2
1.1 Key Features
l2.4 GHz bi-directional MSK proprietary radio
lRadio coverage: up to 25 meters
lReturn Signal: yes
l11 available communication channels
lUltra-low power consumption
lCustomer-replaceable battery
lFull graphical e-Ink display with paper-like readability
lChangeable and customizable front covers
lSuper wide viewing angle (nearly 180 degrees)
lFlexible mounting options available
lMay be used in landscape and portrait mode
lFast response time (less than 15 seconds)
lWater resistant
l128-bit AES encryption with secure key exchange
lMultiple pages support with preloading and fast page switching
lIntegrated NFCtag as an option
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2 Barcode Information
The labels come with a label ID (which is a unique identifier – just like a MAC address) and this
label ID as a barcode on the display (and printed on the back of the label).
The label ID consists of 8 hexadecimal digits (0-9 / A-F). The first 2 digits identify the
different label types, shown on the following table:
Caption Label-ID
G1 1.6 red NFC F1xxxxxx
G1 2.2 red NFC A5xxxxxx
G1 2.6 red NFC B6xxxxxx
G1 2.7 B3xxxxxx
G1 2.7 red NFC B5xxxxxx
G1 4.4 C1xxxxxx
G1 4.4 red NFC C4xxxxxx
G1 7.4 D1xxxxxx
G1 7.4 red NFC D3xxxxxx
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2.1 Serial Number
Depends on Producer (A)
2.1.1 Producer is 01
Part Description Format Example Comment Source
A Producer 2
alpha 01
Specified by
imagotag once for
each fab
BProduct
family
3
alpha G1B Specified by
imagotag in the
product
specification
document
CProduct
version
3
alpha 301
DProduct
revision
3
alpha 001
Incremented on every
change of product
specification
- Separator “-“ - Fixed
E Internal 1
alpha B Internal
Calculated during
production
F Year 1 dec 4 4=2014, 5=2015,...
G Week 2 dec 10 Calendar week in current
year (01-53)
H Weekday 1 dec 3
I Internal 5 dec 00060 Continuous Serial
Number (Counter)
Format: AABBBCCCDDD-EFGGHIIIII
Example: 01G1B301001-B410300060
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2.1.2 Producer is not 01
Part Description Format Example Comment Source
A Producer 2
alpha 02
Specified by
imagotag once for
each fab
BProduct
family
3
alpha R22 Specified by
imagotag in the
product
specification
document
CProduct
version
3
alpha N01 N = with NFC
DProduct
revision
3
alpha 001
Incremented on every
change of product
specification
- Separator “-“ - Fixed
E Year 1
alpha EE=2015, A=2010,
B=2011,.. Calculated during
production
F Week 2 dec 13
G Internal 6 dec 000065 Continuous Serial
Number (Counter)
Format: AABBBCCCDDD-EFFGGGGGG
Example: 01G1B302001-E13000065
Note:
lCalendar week date is calculated according to ISO 8601 (see http://en.wiki-
pedia.org/wiki/ISO_week_date)
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3 Mechanical Characteristics
3.1 Technical characteristics
The imago is made of several external parts:
1. Battery Cover including
a. Label ID
b. Label ID barcode
c. S/N
2. Battery pack
3. Main Unit including
a. Back Cover
b. PCB
c. Display
d. Transparent Front Cover
4. Front Cover Frame
a. Customizable in design and color
b. Replaceable
3.1.1 Construction G1 1.6 red
Will follow soon.
3.1.2 Construction G1 2.2 red
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3.1.3 Construction G1 2.6 (red) and G1 2.7 (red)
3.1.4 Construction G1 4.4 (red)
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3.1.5 Construction G1 7.4 (red)
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3.2 Mechanical Dimensions
3.2.1 G1 1.6 red
Outline (mm): 49 x 36.8 x 14.8
Weight: 24 g
3.2.2 G1 2.2 red
Outline (mm): 72 x 35.8 x 15.5
Weight: 38 g
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3.2.3 G1 2.6 (red)
Outline (mm): 83.6 x 42.5 x 15.6
Weight: 45 g
3.2.4 G1 2.7 (red)
Outline (mm): 86.3 x 49.5 x 16.2
Weight: 50 g
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3.2.5 G1 4.4 (red)
Outline (mm): 114.9 x 88.9 x 17
Weight: 104 g
3.2.6 G1 7.4 (red)
Outline (mm): 186.9 x 125.9 x 19.3
Weight: 239 g
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4 Electrical & RF Characteristics
4.1 Power and Current Consumption
The power supply are 1, 2 or 3 cell-button batteries. The following table will give you a short
overview about all kinds of labels and their batteries.
Caption Battery
Type
Operating
Voltage
Nominal
capacity
Battery lifetime 5 years
with X updates per day
G1 1.6 red NFC 1 x CR2450 3 V 550 mAh tbd
G1 2.2 red NFC 2x CR2450 3 V 1100 mAh 2
G1 2.6 red NFC 2x CR2450 3 V 1100 mAh 2
G1 2.7 2x CR2450 3 V 1100 mAh 4
G1 2.7 red NFC 2x CR2450 3 V 1100 mAh 2
G1 4.4 2x CR2450 3 V 1100 mAh 4
G1 4.4 red NFC 3x CR2477 3 V 3000 mAh 2
G1 7.4 3x CR2477 3 V 3000 mAh 4
G1 7.4 red NFC 3x CR2477 3 V 3000 mAh 2
Note: battery lifetime can vary depending on the operating conditions of the ESLs
(temperature, radio usage etc…) see Battery lifetime on page 19
4.2 Transmission power
Each ESL has got a transmission power of ≤ 10 dBm (according to the FCC certification).
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5 NFC
All labels can be ordered with the NFC option. Labels with integrated NFC tag can be
identified by the nameplate on the back of the label.
FIGURE 1-1: Label with integrated NFCchip
5.1 Functioning
If a label with integrated NFC chip is read you’ll be automatically redirected to the following
URI:
http(s)://nfc.imagotag.com/<Label-ID> [e.g. https://nfc.imagotag.com/A5004824]
FIGURE 1-2: NFCredirection to nfc.imagotag.com
This URI/information can then be used as follows:
Usage of the URIfor your own developed application or redirection/forwarding to a specific
URI.
5.1.1 Application
You have the possibility of using the read NFC tags/URI to load the associated product
information from the ESL system and then to transmit specific information to the NFCreading
device e.g. via push. The required application needs to be developed by the customer.
Example - Digital camera accessories
A customer starts your application and reads with his smartphone a NFC label which belongs
to a digital camera. The developed application retrieves the product information data from
the ESL system and pushes matching accessories for this digital camera model to its
smartphone.
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Example - Recipe information
A customer starts your application and reads with his smartphone a NFC label which belongs
to pasta. The developed application retrieves the product information data from the ESL
system and pushes corresponding recipes to its smartphone.
5.1.2 Redirection/Forwarding
If you don't want to develop your own application to handel NFCreadings there's the
possibility to request a redirection for your specific NFClabel range to a URIof your choice.
The Redirecting is a paid service. The direct delivery to the customer or reporting of the
delivery by the partner are a basic requirement at the moment.
Example - Customer's website
You have bought a number of NFC tags and want to redirect to its website when reading the
tags.
Write an email with your forwarding request (relevant labels, customer, URI)to
support@imagotag.com. The support team will manage the request and gives you feedback
as soon as the forwarding works.
E.g. Customer XY, all purchased G1 NFC
labels, forward to http://www.myownwebsite.com
5.2 Ordering Information
Please contact our sales team for ordering information and pricing at sales@imagotag.com.
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6 Environmental
6.1 Operating Conditions
Temperature
lblack/white labels
l0° C to + 45° C
lblack/white/red labels
l10° C to 40° C
loptimal operating temperature at 21 ° C.
Humidity: 10% to 80% (non-condensing)
6.2 Cleaning Instructions
Clean the electronic label with the help of a damp cloth.
Note: Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners and keep it away from water.
6.3 Humidity Conditions
Notes:
lHigh humidity combined with low temperature are not recommended
lLow temperature will reduce the battery lifetime
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7 Storage and warehousing
We strongly recommend to observe the following points in order to ensure the best operation,
functioning and battery lifetime:
lStorage temperature
o-10° C to 40° C
oOptimal operating and storage temperature at 21 ° C
lHumidity
o10% to 85% (non-condensing)
lIt isn't allowed to operate an imagotag AP-2010, MAP-2014 or LANCOM L-151E/L-
322E in the warehouse or in radio coverage area.
oPermanent connection attempts the label to the access point leading to high bat-
tery consumption
lFIFO (First In First Out)
lDiffer on base of the package IDs
lThe maximum storage time of labels should not exceed 0.5-1 year
If you not comply with these limits mentioned above, the specified battery runtime can vary.
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8 Battery lifetime
For the definition of N update/day following requirements apply to reach the specified
lifetime:
lThe radio sync quality between labels and access points has to be “PERFECT” or
“GOOD”.
oTo comply with these specifications, a Site Survey according to imagotag
guidelines is necessary.
lThe declared number of updates per day is an average value applied on on the specified
lifetime.
oIt’s not allowed to exceed this number more than 20 updates per day.
lThe most of the time the operation temperature of the ESLs has to be 21° C.
lTo reach the specified lifetime, the requirements regarding see Storage and ware-
housing on page 18 also needs to be observed.
lPerforming less than specified updates doesn't extend the battery lifetime significantly
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9 Battery Replacement
9.1 Audience
Only persons with the following knowledge are allowed to replace the battery:
lBattery
lElectronic assemblies like circuit board
lCompliance of the instructions
9.2 Instructions
lRisk of explosion through incorrect battery replacement.
lUse battery pack exclusive provided from the company imagotag GmbH.
lKeep attention that your hands are dry before you start with the replacement.
lDon’t use sharps to open the label.
lDon’t use your fingernails to open the label.
lDon’t touch the circuit board of the open label.
9.3 Steps
9.3.1 G1 1.6 red
1. Press a coin in the coin slot on the back side of the label (hidden behind the nameplate).
2. Turn the coin with pressure contraclockwise.
3. Take away the battery cover.
4. Take out the coin cell.
5. Put in the new coin cell.
6. Put the battery cover back on the label.
7. Press a coin in the coin slot on the battery cover and turn it clockwise.
9.3.2 All labels except G1 1.6 red
1. G1 2.2 red, G1 2.6 red and G1 2.7 (red): Press both snap-in-mounts of the battery cover
(backside of the label) until the battery cover detaches. Afterwards take the battery
cover from the label. G1 4.4 (red) and G1 7.4 (red): Use the imagotag battery cover tool
to open the battery cover. Afterwards take the battery cover from the label.
2. Pull the white plug out of the socket, don’t pull on the cable.
3. Take out the battery pack.
4. Put in the new battery pack.
5. Push the white plug in the socket.
6. Put the battery cover on the label casing (the arrows have to show to each other)
7. Check if the power status of the label switch to "GOOD" otherwise contact the imag-
otag support (support@imagotag.com).
We can also provide some battery replacement videos, for more information about that please
contact the imagotag support (support@imagotag.com).
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10 Reliability Test Items
lHigh Temperature Operation
lLow Temperature Operation
lHigh Temperature/Humidity
lOperation
lHigh Temperature Storage
lLow Temperature Storage
lHigh Temperature/Humidity
lStorage
lTemperature Shock (Storage)
lPackage Drop Test
lPackage Random Vibration Test
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11 Certifications
11.1 Types
Housing, board and the display are conform with the ROHS Directive
The product meets the EU safety, health and environmental protection
requirements and has the approval of CE marking
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Passed all tests according to “FOOD CONTACT” requirements
11.2 Overview
Caption RoHS Food Contact CE FCC/IC
G1 1.6 red NFC • •3•
G1 2.2 red NFC • •3•
G1 2.6 red NFC • •3
G1 2.7 • • •2•1
G1 2.7 red NFC • • •3
G1 4.4 • • •2•1
G1 4.4 red NFC • • •3
G1 7.4 • •2•1
G1 7.4 red NFC • •3•
1FCC/IC certified since calendar week 9 / year 2015
2R&TTE EN 300328 V1.8.1
3R&TTE EN 300328 V1.9.1
11.3 Applied Standards
Information Technology Equipment
EN 60950-1/A2:2013
UL 60950-1/A2:2014
CSA CAN/CSA-C22.2 NO.60950-1-07
EMV
EN 301489-17 V2.2.1
R&TTE
EN 300328 V1.8.1 / EN 300328 V1.9.1
Human Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields
EN 62479:2010
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11.4 Declaration
The company imagotag GmbH declares on his own responsibility that the corresponds to the
standards mentioned above.
11.4.1 FCC
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.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the authority to operate the equipment.
11.4.2 IC
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). 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.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio
exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil
ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage
radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le
fonctionnement.
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12 Packing
12.1 G1 1.6 red
DIMENSIONS STACKING QUANTITY
LENGTH WIDTH HEIGHT
BOX 445 245 100 LAYER / UNIT 10 SETS /
BOX 100
PALLET 1200 800 140 BOXES /
LAYER 6SETS /
LAYER 600
UNIT 1200 800 1140 BOXES / UNIT 60 SETS /
UNIT 6000
Purchase Unit: 100 labels / box
Minimum Order Quantity: 6000
12.2 G1 2.2 red
DIMENSIONS STACKING QUANTITY
LENGTH WIDTH HEIGHT
BOX 445 245 100 LAYER / UNIT 10 SETS /
BOX 100
PALLET 1200 800 140 BOXES /
LAYER 6SETS /
LAYER 600
UNIT 1200 800 1140 BOXES / UNIT 60 SETS /
UNIT 6000
Purchase Unit: 100 labels / box
Minimum Order Quantity: 6000
12.3 G1 2.6 red
DIMENSIONS STACKING QUANTITY
LENGTH WIDTH HEIGHT
BOX 400 270 135 LAYER / UNIT 9 SETS /
BOX 80
PALLET 1200 800 140 BOXES /
LAYER 8SETS /
LAYER 640
UNIT 1200 800 1355 BOXES / UNIT 72 SETS /
UNIT 5760
Purchase Unit: 80 labels / box
Minimum Order Quantity: 5760
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12.4 G1 2.7 (red)
DIMENSIONS STACKING QUANTITY
LENGTH WIDTH HEIGHT
BOX 400 270 135 LAYER / UNIT 9 SETS /
BOX 80
PALLET 1200 800 140 BOXES /
LAYER 8SETS /
LAYER 640
UNIT 1200 800 1355 BOXES / UNIT 72 SETS /
UNIT 5760
Purchase Unit: 80 labels / box
Minimum Order Quantity: 5760
12.5 G1 4.4 (red)
DIMENSIONS STACKING QUANTITY
LENGTH WIDTH HEIGHT
BOX 400 260 250 LAYER / UNIT 5 SETS /
BOX 60
PALLET 1200 800 140 BOXES /
LAYER 8SETS /
LAYER 480
UNIT 1200 800 1390 BOXES / UNIT 40 SETS /
UNIT 2400
Purchase Unit: 60 labels / box
Minimum Order Quantity: 2400
12.6 G1 7.4 (red)
DIMENSIONS STACKING QUANTITY
LENGTH WIDTH HEIGHT
BOX 570 260 250 LAYER / UNIT 3 SETS /
BOX 40
PALLET 1200 800 140 BOXES /
LAYER 6SETS /
LAYER 240
UNIT 1200 800 890 BOXES / UNIT 18 SETS /
UNIT 720
Purchase Unit: 40 labels / box
Minimum Order Quantity: 720
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13 Intended Use
The imagotag G1 electronic shelf label family is exclusively designed to connect to AP-2010
or MAP-2014 of the company imagotag GmbH via radio.
The device may only be used in areas where the environmental conditions be the same as
descripted in the chapter see Environmental on page 17.
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14 Improper Use
Any use that is not mentioned in Section Intended Use, shall be deemed to be improper. Any
damage which result from improper use, the operator will assumes liability.
The following usage is not allowed:
lNever dismantle the product because except battery there is no component
which could be changed by someone who is not qualified.
lDon't drop it.
lKeep it away from water.
lStrictly avoid direct contact with groceries.
lDon’t use the label with defective parts.
lDon’t use the label with spare parts and accessories which are not examined
and approved by the imagotag GmbH.
lUnauthorized changes or modifications to the electronic label and their com-
ponents without the consent of imagotag GmbH are not allowed.
lDon't heat, recharge or bend battery.
lWe take no responsibility for stolen labels without encryption.
lKeep away batteries from children.
lDon't throw defective batteries into the dustbin. Give them to a reprocessing
company.
lDon't throw ESL into the dustbin. Give them to a reprocessing company.
lContact imagotag GmbH for more details about this process.