Document Symbol NumberHS-AP-PR001 ESL ACCESS POINT HS_C09851 PRODUCT MANUAL Document Version 01 Release Date 2016-09-30 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ESL Access Point HS_C09851 PRODUCT MANUAL 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:
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Explanation of terms Explanation of Terms Proper Name Full Name Explanation AP ESL Wireless access point ESL Access Point Electronic shelves ESL label Page 2 , Total 15 ESL Access Point HS_C09851 PRODUCT MANUAL Catalog 1 Overview .................................................................................................................................. 4 Instruction to ESL Access Point ............................................................................................ 4 1.1 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 Installation requirements .................................................................................................... 11 3.1.1 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 7.2 8 NOTICE OF PERATION ........................................................................................................ 15 8.1 Packing diagram ................................................................................................................. 14 Pack Contents ..................................................................................................................... 15 Installation ........................................................................................................................... 15 Page 3 , Total 15 ESL Access Point HS_C09851 PRODUCT MANUAL 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 systems 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:
Page 4 , Total 15 ESL Access Point HS_C09851 PRODUCT MANUAL 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 dataThe 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 dataThe 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. Page 5 , Total 15 ESL Access Point HS_C09851 PRODUCT MANUAL 2.2 Configuration and Appearance 2.2.1 Basic Configuration HS_C09851 Configuration Power Module Input voltage 12V DC Rated current Rated power 1A 12W Other Overload / overvoltage / over temperature protection CPUFreq. 720MHz ARMprocessor Host Processor Module Storage OS 512M FLASH + 512M RAM Embedded Linux system RF2.4G Module Working Freq. 2.4022.480GHz Channel bandwidth 500KHz Modulation GFSK Transmission rate Uplink500K bps Downlink100K bps Antenna gain 0dBiselectable Antenna feature 4-
Rod antenna Super-high sensitivity
-95dBm at 500Kbps
-97dBm at 100Kbps Ethernet Module Rate 100Madaptive Self-negotiation Auto MDI/MDI-X DHCP Support Support Support POE Module Input voltage 36 ~ 57V DC Output voltage Current Max power 12V 1A 12W Page 6 , Total 15 ESL Access Point HS_C09851 PRODUCT MANUAL Standard IEEE 802.3 , pre-standard(legacy) POE compatible Idle state power 12V300mA Power consumption consumption Working state maximum power consumption 2.2.2 Physical interface 12V450mA 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 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. Page 7 , Total 15 12457683 ESL Access Point HS_C09851 PRODUCT MANUAL Interface Name Functional description Table 2-1 AP interface and function description 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Power source 12V-1A standard adapter access, Hanshow provide standard adaptor interface 12V adapter Restore factory settings buttonPress this button for more than 5 seconds, the configuration can be reset. After reset, the Reset button system automatically loads the default settings; do not need to USB Interface Ethernet interface restart the ESL Access Point. Factory parameter see
"Configuration Guide"
Type A USB interface, standard USB device is adapted. Standard 100M Ethernet interface, connected to customer system via wire. POE powered supported. Green, and displays Access Point ID. (The direction of Nixie Two digits Nixie light is aligned to interface direction. The Nixie light is correctly light displaying when interfaces is facing up) 5 LED lights 5 LED indicators for working status Red indicates the Access Point condition. (The direction of Nixie One digit Nixie light is aligned to interface direction. The Nixie light is correctly light displaying when interfaces is facing up) Four antennas for 2.4GHz wireless communication. ESL Access Point Can support synchronous transceiver mode, this mode is antenna completely controlled by the system, do not need artificial configuration Page 8 , Total 15 ESL Access Point HS_C09851 PRODUCT MANUAL 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 On working; the number displayed is the ID number number displayer of the current ESL Access Pointrange 1 99. The ESL Access Point is connected to esl-
Off The ESL Access Point is not connected On The corresponding radio module is in the receive data state 2,3,4,5 RF module indicator Off The corresponding radio module is in the idle state Flicker The corresponding RF module is in the data transmission state 6 7 Power Indicator On Off Power on Power off Access Point status indicator The ESL Access Point is abnormal. The On displayed number is the corresponding error code (see error code meaning) The ESL Access Point system is operating normally Page 9 , Total 15 Off ESL Access Point HS_C09851 PRODUCT MANUAL 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 ABS plastic material bottom shell Indicator lamp Translucent PC cover Dimension Weight Lengthmm 218.2 Breadthmm 142.1 Heightmm 38 Overall with 934 packagingg Product Weight 462 g Page 10 , Total 15 ESL Access Point HS_C09851 PRODUCT MANUAL 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. Page 11 , Total 15 ESL Access Point HS_C09851 PRODUCT MANUAL 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 DisplayNixie light and LED display for Access Point ID, working condition and error code display 3 Interfacepower source, reset button, USB interface, Ethernet interface 4 Upgradedsoftware of host processing system and firmware of RF sub-systems support interface and webpage upgrading 5 ConfigurationSettings on webpage 5 ESL ACCESS POINT CONFIGURATION Page 12 , Total 15 ESL Access Point HS_C09851 PRODUCT MANUAL 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 passwordadmin. Enter the password to log into the configuration page, as follows:
Page 13 , Total 15 ESL Access Point HS_C09851 PRODUCT MANUAL 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 passwordchange the login password. 5 Restore factory settingsreset 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 Page 14 , Total 15 ESL Access Point HS_C09851 PRODUCT MANUAL 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. Page 15 , Total 15 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.