- Ethernet cableOne cable carries power (PoE) and network
- WirelessTalks to labels over BLE 5.1 with 128-bit AES encryption
- LabelsOne base station handles up to 5,000 labels (per the manufacturer)
Base station
Mounted on the ceiling, it talks wirelessly to the electronic shelf labels in your store and sends them the prices you change in the management software.
- Price updatesSends changed prices to the labels
- Wide reachReaches 20m or more, per the manufacturer
- RoamingLabels switch to the nearest base station
- One cable
- Power (PoE) and network come over a single Ethernet cable, so you don't need a power outlet on the ceiling.
- 5,000 labels
- One base station handles up to 5,000 labels, per the manufacturer.
- Encryption
- Data to and from the labels is encrypted with 128-bit AES.
Where it's used
Store ceilingsMounted on the ceiling above the shelves, it talks to the labels below.
Large and multi-floor storesInstall several base stations, and labels switch to the nearest one.
Multiple storesChange prices for several stores at once from the management software.
How base stations are installed
- 01PlacementWe decide how many base stations you need and where they go, based on floor area and number of labels.
- 02CablingMount the base station on the ceiling and connect power and network with one Ethernet cable.
- 03Price updatesPrices you change in the management software reach the labels through the base station.
We set the number of base stations from your floor plan, number of labels and shelf layout.
Specifications
- Products
- ESL base station
- Link to labels
- BLE 5.1, 128-bit AES encryption
- Range
- 20m or more, per the manufacturer. Actual coverage varies with shelving, walls and refrigerators, so it's measured on site
- Label capacity
- Up to 5,000 per base station, per the manufacturer
- Network
- Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 2.4/5GHz
- Power
- Power over Ethernet (PoE 48V, 802.3af)
- Roaming and DHCP
- Labels switch to the nearest base station, and the base station gets its IP address automatically (DHCP)
- Size
- 180×180×33mm
- Operating temperature and humidity
- −10 to 60°C, 0–95% humidity (non-condensing)
- Used with
- Electronic shelf labels, management software, mounts, rails
Specifications are the manufacturer's data for the products we plan to supply. The model may change to suit your store, and performance figures are as stated by the manufacturer.
Works with
All products →
Frequently asked questions
Can one base station cover my whole store?
Per the manufacturer, one base station reaches 20m or more and handles up to 5,000 labels. Shelving, walls and refrigerators can block the signal, so we measure on site before deciding how many you need.
Does it work without a power outlet on the ceiling?
Yes. One Ethernet cable carries both power (PoE) and network. Plug it into a switch or power supply that supports PoE.
What happens to the labels if the base station goes off?
E-paper keeps showing the last screen even without power. When the base station is back on, the labels receive any price changes.
What if we expand the store?
Just add more base stations. Labels switch to the nearest one.
We sketch base station positions on your floor plan first
Send your floor plan, the number of labels and your current price files and POS. We'll work out how many base stations you need.