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Hanshow ESL Controller HS_C09978 Product Manual V1.0.3 HS-AP-USB001 For more information, visit our website at: https://www.hanshow.com...
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Hanshow ESL Controller HS_C09978 Product Manual SYMBOL DESCRIPTION Icon Description Information indicated with this icon should be paid special attention and attached great importance by the reader. Information indicated with this icon is the explanation on the formal text for the readers to comprehend the text better.
Hanshow ESL Controller HS_C09978 Product Manual 1 Overview HS_C09978 is an Hanshow’s third-generate ESL controller. HS_C09978 adopts USB physical interface embedded micro-PCB, which is dedicated to WLAN device that has USB virtual network function, known as USB integration AP. Its major advantage is to provide Wi-Fi access and ESL service simultaneously, servicing a better user experience.
Figure 1-2 shows an appearance example of USB integration AP. Figure 1-2 USB integration AP 1.1 System architecture Hanshow ESL system includes PriSmart/ShopWeb, ESL-Working, ESL controller (AP), Electronic Shelf Label (ESL) and Handheld Terminal (PDA), as shown in Figure 1-3.
⚫ Intelligent dual-system: Supports dual-system, with automatic disaster tolerance. ⚫ Memory: Supports 256MB FLASH + 512MB RAM ⚫ Compatibility: Supports all Hanshow ESLs, including LCD and EPD ESLs. ⚫ Management configuration: Support Web configuration. ⚫ Hardware interface: USB port as virtual Ethernet port, power port or serial interface.
Hanshow ESL Controller HS_C09978 Product Manual 2 Hardware performance This chapter consists of: ⚫ Specifications ⚫ Hardware interface ⚫ Key instruction ⚫ LED meaning ⚫ Nameplate information 2.1 Specifications The basic configurations of HS_C09978 are as shown in Table 2-1.
Hanshow ESL Controller HS_C09978 Product Manual Item Description Dimension L*W*H (mm) 40*88*16 Weight Net weight (g) 40.2 Case White 2.2 Hardware interface HS_C09978’s physical interfaces and each description is as shown in Figure 2-1 Table 2-2. Figure 2-1 Hardware interface of HS_C09978...
Hanshow ESL Controller HS_C09978 Product Manual 2.3 Key instruction RESET hole supports press and hold operations, each owns different features. Press 2.3.1 Press is used to switch IP address acquisition mode. This feature is limited to operate when AP is offline because it can disrupt business operations. AP address will be switched between DHCP and Static IP with each press.
Hanshow ESL Controller HS_C09978 Product Manual 2.5 Nameplate information The nameplate of HS_C09978 contains the following implications, as shown in Figure 2-2. ⚫ IP and MAC address are the default configuration of HS_C09978. ⚫ IP address can be modified through configuration page.
R is 10m ~ 13m. It is recommended that the radius R is 10m, installation distance of two Hanshow APs is about 22m, and at least 5m. ⚫ If the shelf height is 3m ~ 5m, H in...
Hanshow ESL Controller HS_C09978 Product Manual ⚫ The installation height of AP should be higher than shelf height to avoid signal shielding. ⚫ For the horizontal hanging suspension from the ceiling, keep the distance more than 6cm away from the ceiling.
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Hanshow ESL Controller HS_C09978 Product Manual Figure 4-2 Password setting Note: ➢ Both of Chinese and English are supported, switch the language you want in upper-right corner. ➢ If the password does not meet the security rules or is set incorrectly, a prompt message appears;...
Hanshow ESL Controller HS_C09978 Product Manual Homepage 4.2.2 HS_C09978’s configuration homepage is as shown in Figure 4-3. Figure 4-3 Configuration homepage The configuration item description is shown in Table 4-1. Table 4-1 Configuration item description Configuration item Description Used to set network parameters such as DHCP, IP Network address, subnet mask, etc.
Hanshow ESL Controller HS_C09978 Product Manual Network setting 4.2.3 Network setting is used for setting network parameters of HS_C09978. It supports two IP types: IPv4 and IPv6; two IP address acquisition modes: DHCP or static IP. ⚫ If IP type is IPv4, the configuration page is shown in Figure 4-4.
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Hanshow ESL Controller HS_C09978 Product Manual Configuration item Description Gateway It is able to configure when DHCP is OFF. Domain Name Server (DNS), DNS1: Primary DNS server; DNS2: Secondary server. Must be set when the ESL-Working address is configured as domain name address;...
Hanshow ESL Controller HS_C09978 Product Manual Configuration item Description ⚫ When set to OFF, IP address should be configured manually. DHCP ⚫ When set to ON, the device is DHCP client, and IP address should be get from DHCP server.
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Hanshow ESL Controller HS_C09978 Product Manual Each configuration item is illustrated as shown in Table 4-4. Table 4-4 Configuration items description Configuration item Description ⚫ When set to OFF, you need to set the related ESL- Working parameters manually. AUTO search ⚫...
Hanshow ESL Controller HS_C09978 Product Manual Reboot AP 4.2.5 Click Reboot AP, click OK on pop-up box, the device will reboot. Reboot AP takes about 1min, as shown in Figure 4-7. Figure 4-7 Reboot device AP description 4.2.6 This can add custom information for AP record and recognition, as shown in Figure 4-8.
Hanshow ESL Controller HS_C09978 Product Manual NTP setting 4.2.7 NTP setting can add custom device acquisition time, easy to synchronize time in time zone, as shown in Figure 4-9. Figure 4-9 NTP setting Change admin password 4.2.8 This is used for changing login password, as shown in Figure 4-10.
Hanshow ESL Controller HS_C09978 Product Manual 5 Workflow To ensure that Wi-Fi AP works normally before HS_C09978 powered-on. Specifically, the workflow of USB integration AP is as shown in Figure 5-1. Circuit check Integration AP powered -on Wi-Fi AP runs normally...
Hanshow ESL Controller HS_C09978 Product Manual 6. HS_C09978 will automatically connect to ESL-Working after the correct configurations. If success, the indicators will flash green; if failed, the prompt messages appear. HS_C09978 will connect to ESL-Working regularly. 7. HS_C09978 will perform data communications such as heartbeat packet reception, data transceiver and ESLs inquiry.
Hanshow ESL Controller HS_C09978 Product Manual 7 Precautions and suggestions During USB integration AP (Hereinafter referred to as AP), please note the following precautions and suggestions. Table 7-1 Precautions and suggestions Item Description ⚫ Keep AP operating in standard temperature and humidity.
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Hanshow APs is about 22m, and at least 5m. ⚫ If the shelf height is 3m ~ 5m, it is recommended that the installation distance of two Hanshow APs is about 18m and at least Installation distance ⚫...
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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 and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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