User's Manual

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Glossary

Antenna

A device used to transmit and receive RF communication between

a CBS and SmarTalkers. One transmit and up to four receive

antennas may be attached to each CBS. Antennnas are usually

installed on the ceiling.

API (Application Program Interface)

A set of functions that can be used by the application software to

access the functionality of the EPL Base Software.

Attachments

Mounting devices used to attach SmarTalkers to shelf rails.

Audit Log

A module of the EPL Base Software that is used to record EPL

Table maintenance operations.

Bedcheck

A background function that verifies SmarTalkers are working

properly. If a SmarTalker does not respond to a bedcheck message,

an error is recorded.

Burst

The CBS communicates with SmarTalkers in bursts of information.

A downlink burst to a SmarTalker contains 132 bits.

Summary of content (6 pages)

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Glossary A Antenna A device used to transmit and receive RF communication between a CBS and SmarTalkers. One transmit and up to four receive antennas may be attached to each CBS. Antennnas are usually installed on the ceiling. API (Application Program Interface) A set of functions that can be used by the application software to access the functionality of the EPL Base Software. Attachments Mounting devices used to attach SmarTalkers to shelf rails.
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Gl-2 Glossary C CBS (Communication Base Station) CBSs receive and transmit data and control functions between the EPL controller and the SmarTalkers. Up to 20 CBSs can be installed in a store. One CBS is defined as the primary CBS and the others as secondary CBSs. CBSs are usually installed in the ceiling. CBS Power Supply This external AC/DC converter supplies DC power to a maximum of five CBSs. An additional CBS Power Supply is required for each additional group of 5 CBSs.
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Glossary Gl-3 DSP (Digital Signal Processor) Part of the CBS control module that converts analog signals received from the RF receiver to digital signals. The DSP then processes this data and sends it to the microprocessor. The DSP also receives and encodes data to be sent to a SmarTalker from the microprocessor and transfers it to the RF transmitter. E Error Log This module of the EPL Base Software records and displays communication errors between the ISP or DPC and a SmarTalker.
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Gl-4 Glossary EPL Controller EPL controller refers to an In-Store Processor (ISP) or a Dedicated PC (DPC). It is the computer physically connected to the primary CBS that sends price information from the PLU file to the DecisioNet System for display on SmarTalkers. EPL Removal Tool This tool, also called an EPL puller, is used to remove SmarTalker tags from shelf rails. A different tool, also called an EPL puller, is used to remove SmarTalker II tags from shelf rails.
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Glossary Gl-5 Item Table A table created from the POS Item file (PLU file) and used as an item data base in the standalone DecisioNet System. L LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) The type of display in SmarTalkers and SmarTalker IIs. P PC (Personal Computer) Pre-EPL Table A data file used to is create an EPL Table. Promotion Message Promotional message(s) such as "SAVE," "OFF," and "FOR SALE" can be displayed on the SmarTalker LCD alternately with the price. Up to 3 messages may be programmed.
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Gl-6 Glossary SmarTalker The trademarked name for NCR’s Version 1 Electronic Price Label (EPL). Also referred to as a tag, this device attaches to the store shelf and displays information for the customer. SmarTalker II The trademarked name for NCR’s Version 2 Electronic Price Label (EPL). Also referred to as a tag, this device attaches to the store shelf and displays information for the customer.