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BrightSign players certified for extended thermal range
BrightSign Series 4 players are now certified for use in
temperatures as low as -20°C. At launch, Series 4 players
were rated for use in temperatures up to 70°C – a feat
achieved via the company’s patented, heat-dissipating,
anodised aluminium case design. This recent certification for
low temperature use establishes a 90°C extended thermal
operational range for the players, making them ideal for use
in virtually any extreme temperature setting.
“Operating at high temperatures is a common
requirement for our players because they’re frequently
installed in confined spaces with limited ventilation,” said
BrightSign CEO Jeff Hastings. “But with rapidly expanding
use cases, we see a growing demand for players rated for
low-temperature operation. Certifying players for use at
-20°C makes them a perfect choice for any project where the
hardware will be exposed to extreme cold.”
The rapid rise of digital signage used in outdoor
applications is placing a renewed emphasis on players’ ability
to function in all temperature extremes. Outdoor kiosks,
car mounts and other outdoor installations are relatively
unprotected from the elements and expose the associated
hardware to below-freezing temperatures on a daily basis in
colder climates.
To assure reliable operation in extreme weather
conditions, BrightSign’s Series 4 HD, XD and XT media players
are designed to operate in ambient temperatures between
-20°C and 70°C at 90% maximum relative humidity, non-
condensing. n
Star Micronics and Flash Order partner to provide a self-ordering
kiosk solution for restaurants
Flash Order has added support for
Star Micronics’ TSP143III, SP742
printers, and CD3 Cash Drawers,
and plan to add support for the
mPOP. Flash Order, paired with
Star Micronics’ printing peripherals,
delivers a DIY kiosk solution to
restaurants as a fast and easy way to
implement digital ordering.
Flash Order is seamlessly
integrated with Square and brings the
cost saving and operational efficiency
of digital ordering to the Square POS.
Using the menu wizard, restaurants
can easily import their menu from
Square or build it from scratch. Flash
Order allows users to manage their
orders through the Flash Order KDS
or with integrated Star Printing. The
KDS allows restaurant owners and
managers to set targets for order
prep times, expedite orders, and filter
and streamline orders between the
grill, cold, prep, or any other station.
Star’s TSP143III receipt printer
offers easy-to-use LAN connectivity,
along with high-speed printing, and
“print-flat” technology. It is ideal for
offering customers printed copies
of their self-ordering receipt that
contains important information such
as order number, wait time, etc. and
can also be used to deliver printer
promotions with Star’s PromoPRNT
technology. The SP742 is Star’s
ultimate kitchen printing solution, built
to withstand environments where
high temperatures can erode the type
on the kitchen order.
“Flash Order self-order kiosks
are perfect for restaurants of any
size from Food Trucks to multi-unit
chains,” said Flash Order co-founder
Weston Hafen. “Kiosks can eliminate
long lines, increase revenue, and with
our DIY approach a location can be
set up to take customer orders in
minutes.” n
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