Zhejiang Hanshow Technology HS-C09851 Access Point User Manual
Zhejiang Hanshow Technology Co., Ltd. Access Point
User manual
Document Symbol Number：HS-AP-PR001
ESL ACCESS POINT HS_C09851
PRODUCT MANUAL
Document Version
01
Release Date
2016-09-30
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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Target Audience
This document introduces the uses, functions, hardware parameters, performance
characteristics and precautions for Electronic Shelf Labels Access Point. This manual is
applicable for the below engineers:
Test Engineer
Technical Support Engineer
After Sale Technical Support Engineer
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Proper Name
Full Name
Explanation
AP
Wireless access point
ESL Access Point
ESL
Electronic shelves
label
ESL
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Catalog
1 Overview .................................................................................................................................. 4
1.1 Instruction to ESL Access Point ............................................................................................ 4
1.2 System Architecture and AP Functions ................................................................................ 4
1.3 HS-C09851 Characteristics .................................................................................................. 5
2 PRODUCT ARCHITECTURE .................................................................................................. 5
2.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Configuration and Appearance ............................................................................................. 6
2.2.1 Basic Configuration .............................................................................................................. 6
2.2.2 Physical interface ................................................................................................................. 7
2.2.3 AP Appearance Parameters .............................................................................................. 10
3 ESL ACCESS POINT INSTALLATION ................................................................................. 11
3.1.1 Installation requirements .................................................................................................... 11
3.1.2 Accessories ........................................................................................................................ 11
4 PRODUCT FUNCTIONS ....................................................................................................... 12
5 ESL ACCESS POINT CONFIGURATION ............................................................................. 12
6 HOW TO USE ........................................................................................................................ 14
7 PACKING LIST ...................................................................................................................... 14
7.1 Packing diagram ................................................................................................................. 14
7.2 Pack Contents ..................................................................................................................... 15
8 NOTICE OF PERATION ........................................................................................................ 15
8.1 Installation ........................................................................................................................... 15
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1 Overview
1.1 Instruction to ESL Access Point
HS_C09851 is the second generation of ESL Access Point system developed by HANSHOW. It
operates in the 2.4G wireless frequency range and is responsible for data transmission and
information exchange between ESL-Working system and ESL system. The second-generation ESL
Access Point system continues the basic functions of the first generation ESL Access Point system,
and greatly improved the processing and carrying capacity of the system on the basis of first
generation. Characteristics as follows:
Main processing system: Embedded Linux operating system, responsible for data
interaction with ESL-Working system, including ESL Access Point system’s
registration, heartbeat reception, data transmission;
Radio frequency system: Modular RF subsystem, supporting four RF subsystems,
supporting parallel communication, improving the communication success rate,
reducing the packet loss rate and improving the channel utilization;
Support first generation EPL, second generation EPD, 3rd generation EPD, 3rd
generation LCD series ESL.
1.2 System Architecture and AP Functions
ESL system consists of WebShop, ESL-Working, Wireless access point (AP), Electronic
shelves label (ESL) and handheld terminal (PDA). ESL Access Point is responsible for data
interaction between ESL and ESL-Working. System architecture is shown as figure 1:
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Figure 1-1ESL System architecture diagram
HS_C09851 is an important part of Hanshow electronic shelf label system, it as a data
transmission link responsible for the important task of data forwarding:
（1） Forwarding uplink data：The ESL Access Point connected to ESL-Working over a wired
network, to sent send the price changes, inventory, templates and other data to ESL;
（2） Forwarding downlink data：The ESL Access Point operates in the 2.4G protocol specification,
based on the ESL radio protocol standard to ESL-Working platform to forward ESL heartbeat
and other information.
1.3 HS-C09851 Characteristics
Linux OS: Embedded Linux operating system, support network upgrade
4-way antenna: support 4-way antenna work at the same time
Compatibility: Support LCD and EPD series ESL
A variety of power: support POE and AC power adapter power supply
LED light: LED light real-time display working status
2 PRODUCT ARCHITECTURE
2.1 Overview
ESL Access Point using modular design, HS-C09851 has four receiving and transmitting module,
responsible for the transmission of wireless data; and it can interact with data of the price tag and
remote control. data exchange.
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2.2 Configuration and Appearance
2.2.1 Basic Configuration
HS_C09851 Configuration
Power Module
Input voltage
12V DC
Rated current
1A
Rated power
12W
Other
Overload / overvoltage / over temperature protection
Host Processor Module
CPUFreq.
720MHz ARMprocessor
Storage
512M FLASH + 512M RAM
OS
Embedded Linux system
RF（2.4G Module）
Working Freq.
2.402～2.480GHz
Channel bandwidth
500KHz
Modulation
GFSK
Transmission rate
Uplink：500K bps Downlink：100K bps
Antenna gain
0dBi（selectable）
Antenna feature
4-
Rod antenna
Super-high sensitivity
-95dBm at 500Kbps
-97dBm at 100Kbps
Ethernet Module
Rate
100M（adaptive）
Self-negotiation
Support
Auto MDI/MDI-X
Support
DHCP
Support
POE Module
Input voltage
36 ~ 57V DC
Output voltage
12V
Current
1A
Max power
12W
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Standard
IEEE 802.3 , pre-standard(legacy) POE compatible
Power consumption
Idle state power
consumption
12V，300mA
Working state
maximum power
consumption
12V，450mA
2.2.2 Physical interface
Figure 2-1 Appearance of second generation ESL Access Point
Note
ESL Access Point antenna, different batches will be different without affecting the
transmission performance
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4
5
7
6
8
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Figure 2-2 second generation ESL Access Point physical interface diagram
According to the physical interface diagram of the second generation ESL Access Point, the
corresponding name and function of each interface are shown in Table 2-1.：
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Table 2-1 AP interface and function description
Interface
Name
Functional description
1
Power source
adaptor interface
12V-1A standard adapter access, Hanshow provide standard
12V adapter
2
Reset button
Restore factory settings button，Press this button for more than
5 seconds, the configuration can be reset. After reset, the
system automatically loads the default settings; do not need to
restart the ESL Access Point. Factory parameter see
"Configuration Guide"
3
USB Interface
Type A USB interface, standard USB device is adapted.
4
Ethernet interface
Standard 100M Ethernet interface, connected to customer
system via wire. POE powered supported.
5
Two digits Nixie
light
Green, and displays Access Point ID. (The direction of Nixie
light is aligned to interface direction. The Nixie light is correctly
displaying when interfaces is facing up)
6
5 LED lights
5 LED indicators for working status
7
One digit Nixie
light
Red indicates the Access Point condition. (The direction of Nixie
light is aligned to interface direction. The Nixie light is correctly
displaying when interfaces is facing up)
8
ESL Access Point
antenna
Four antennas for 2.4GHz wireless communication.
Can support synchronous transceiver mode, this mode is
completely controlled by the system, do not need artificial
configuration
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Figure 2-3 ESL Access Point front panel diagram
Table 2-2 ESL Access Point front panel
Number
Name
State
Meaning
1
Access Point serial
number displayer
On
The ESL Access Point is connected to esl-
working; the number displayed is the ID number
of the current ESL Access Point，range 1 – 99.
Off
The ESL Access Point is not connected
2,3,4,5
RF module indicator
On
The corresponding radio module is in the receive
data state
Off
The corresponding radio module is in the idle
state
Flicker
The corresponding RF module is in the data
transmission state
6
Power Indicator
On
Power on
Off
Power off
7
Access Point status
indicator
On
The ESL Access Point is abnormal. The
displayed number is the corresponding error
code (see error code meaning)
Off
The ESL Access Point system is operating
normally
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Caution
POE and DC power supported
IP address and MAC address are default setting. IP address can be modified on
configuration page.
2.2.3 AP Appearance Parameters
Table 2-4 ESL Access Point appearance parameters
Materials
Face shell and
bottom shell
ABS plastic material
Indicator lamp
cover
Translucent PC
Dimension
Length（mm）
218.2
Breadth（mm）
142.1
Height（mm）
38
Weight
Overall with
packaging（g）
934
Product Weight
（g）
462
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3 ESL ACCESS POINT INSTALLATION
3.1.1 Installation requirements
In actual use, the ESL Access Point should be installed in a higher position to achieve better
transmission and coverage, as shown in Figure 3-1.
Figure 3-1 ESL Access Point installation diagram
Note: the H in the diagram, is suggested to be between 3 to 3.5 meters to cover a area of
raduis of 15 meters
3.1.2 Accessories
Figure 3-2 ESL Access Point installation accessories diagram
Figure 3-2 is the ESL Access Point standard installation accessories structure; recommend the
use of hanging installation, the assembly diagram shown in Figure 3-3.
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Figure 3-3 ESL Access Point mounting accessories
Note
Accessories are to set the Access Point up on the ceiling.
4 PRODUCT FUNCTIONS
HS-C09851 Host function：
（1） RF sub-system: embedded processing unit, individual RF module
（2） Display：Nixie light and LED display for Access Point ID, working condition and
error code display
（3） Interface：power source, reset button, USB interface, Ethernet interface
（4） Upgraded：software of host processing system and firmware of RF sub-systems
support interface and webpage upgrading
（5） Configuration：Settings on webpage
5 ESL ACCESS POINT CONFIGURATION
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The Access Point support http page configuration. Login coorespoding webpage via IP
address to modify the settings of Access Point. For example, login http:192.168.51.100
for the Access Point IP address is 192.168.51.100.
Figure 5-1 ESL Access Point configuration landing page
Default password：admin. Enter the password to log into the configuration page, as follows:
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Figure 5-2 ESL Access Point shortcut design interface
The configuration page contains:
（1） Network configuration: Access Point network settings, like DHCP switched IP
address, subnet mask, etc.
（2） ESL-working configuration: set the ESL-working system IP address and port.
（3） Restart Access Point: reset Access Point software.
（4） Change password：change the login password.
（5） Restore factory settings：reset all the Access Point settings.
（6） Upgrade system: upgrade the software of Access Point system and RFID sub-
systems.
6 HOW TO USE
（1） Please plug in the power source and network wire.
（2） The system is working when the Access Point is powered by either 12V DC or
POW adaptor and green light is on.
（3） The starting up time is approximately 40 seconds. All the LEDs will light up once
when complete starting up.
（4） Please first configure the Access Point IP and ESL-working system IP as
described hereinbefore.
（5） The red Nixie light will keep displaying 1 and try to make connection to the ESL-
working system at a regular time unless it is successfully connected
（6） When connected to the ESL-working system, the two digits Nixie light will display
the Access Point ID. The Access Point is now capable of communication operation
like receiving heart-beat, data communication, ESL query, etc.
7 PACKING LIST
7.1 Packing diagram
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Figure7-1ESL Access Point package
7.2 Pack Contents
Package includes: 1 ESL Access Point, 4 white antennas, 1 AC-DC 12V power adapter, 1
mounting kit and 5 screws.
8 NOTICE OF PERATION
8.1 Installation
Caution
Please use the standard power adapter;
Installation height of 3 to 3.5 meters;
ESL Access Point covers a radius of 15 meters;
ESL Access Point to avoid placing metal interference around the periphery. In particular
the need to avoid the formation of cage-like interference effects;
ESL Access Point installation must be firmly installed to avoid loose off.
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 user's authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: 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
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.