Opticon Sensors Europe EE440 Users Manual

Electronic shelf label

Specifications Manual

EE440

The EE440 is a E-ink based electronic shelf label
with a screen size of 4.4” and with 802.15.4 based
wireless communication.

Preliminary

All information subject to change without noti ce.

Document History

Opticon

EE440

Preliminary

Specifications Manual

Model Number:
Edition:
Date:

EE440

0.1
2015

Specification Number:
Original Spec Number:

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Limited Warranty and Disclaimers
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THE

PRODUCT.
Serial Number

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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. 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 scanner or send it for service. Damage caused by improper packaging during shipment is not covered
by the warranty.

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Contents

1. Abstract ..................................................................................................................................... 5

2. Overview ................................................................................................................................... 5

3. Physical Features ..................................................................................................................... 6

3.1. Dimensions ....................................................................................................................... 6

3.2. Weight ............................................................................................................................... 6

4. Environmental Specifications .................................................................................................. 6

4.1. Operating Temperature and Humidity ................................................................................ 6

4.2. Storage Temperature and Humidity ................................................................................... 6

4.3. Static Electricit y ................................................................................................................. 6

4.4. Drop resistance. ................................................................................................................ 6

4.5. Dust and Drip Proof ........................................................................................................... 7

5. Controls ..................................................................................................................................... 8

6. Electrical Specifications ........................................................................................................... 8

6.1. Electrical Characte ristics ................................................................................................... 8

6.2. Battery ............................................................................................................................... 9

7. Specifications ........................................................................................................................... 9

7.1. Protocol ............................................................................................................................. 9

7.1.1. The physical layer ...................................................................................................................... 9

7.1.2. The medium access control layer .............................................................................................. 9

7.2. Security ............................................................................................................................. 9

8. Labeling ................................................................................................................................... 10

8.1. Product label ................................................................................................................... 10

8.2. Shipment box labels ........................................................................................................ 12

9. Accessories ............................................................................................................................ 13

10. Packaging Specifications ....................................................................................................... 13

10.1. Individual Packaging Specification ................................................................................... 13

10.2. Collective Packaging Specification .................................................................................. 13

11. Regulatory Compliance .......................................................................................................... 14

11.1. Product Safety ................................................................................................................. 14

11.2. EMC ................................................................................................................................ 14

11.3. WEEE.............................................................................................................................. 15

11.4. RoHS .............................................................................................................................. 15

12. Safety ....................................................................................................................................... 16

12.1. Shock .............................................................................................................................. 16

12.2. Temperature Conditions .................................................................................................. 16

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12.3. Foreign Materials ............................................................................................................. 16

12.4. Battery ............................................................................................................................. 16

12.5. Disposal .......................................................................................................................... 16

12.6. Other ............................................................................................................................... 16

13. Mechanical Drawing ............................................................................................................... 17

Tabl e of Figures

Figure 1: Dimensions .................................................................................................................. 6

Figure 2: product label .............................................................................................................. 10

Figure 3: product label dimensions ........................................................................................... 11

Figure 4: shipment box labels ................................................................................................... 12

Figure 6: Individual packaging .................................................................................................. 13

Figure 7: Collective packaging .................................................................................................. 13

Figure 8: Mechanical drawing ................................................................................................... 17

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1. Abstract

This manual provides specifications for the EE440 electronic shelf label (hereafter referred to as
“ESL”).

2. Overview

The EE440 is an E-ink based ESL with a 2.4GHz radio for data communication. 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 EE440 switches to a non-802.15.4 standard to lower the power.
That is especially meaningful when the EE440 is not being used for a prolonged period of time
(e.g. during shipping)

The EE440 is intended to be operated in combination with a base station such as the EBS30
which can control a large number of EE440 and other types of ESL of the same family such as
EE201.

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3. Physical Features

3.1. Dimensions

(WxHxD): 106.5 2 mm x 90.86 mm x 18.20 mm

Figure 1: Dimensions

3.2. Weight

XXX g (including batteries)

4. Environmental Speci fi c ations

4.1. Operating Temperature and Humidity

Temperature: 10 to 50° C
Humidity: 20% to 85% RH

4.2. Storage Temperature and Humidity

Temperature: -20 to 60° C
Humidity: 20% to 85% RH

4.3. Static Electricity

Air discharge: ± 8 kV MAX (No malfunction)

± 15 kV MAX (No destruction)

Contact discharge: ± 4 kV MAX (No malfunction)

± 8 kV MAX (No destruction)

4.4. Drop resistance.

There will be no sign of decreased performance after the following drop test:
Drop the ESL from 1.8 M above the concrete floor (6 sides, 3 times each).
Scratches or discoloration of the casing do not decrease product performance.

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