Additional documents and support
The following additional documents are available for the RetailPlayer Solution:
RetailPlayer - Quick Install Guide: In this document are explained the fundamental steps required to have RetailPlayer quickly up and
running on an S400 decoder with an overview on the device, on the Portal and stand-alone modes. This document is available online at
under the RetailPlayer product menu
RetailPlayer
RetailPlayer S400 and SP400 product sheets: These documents are available for download on the Barix website for all users in the
download area
. The S400 and the SP400 are the decoder devices on which the RetailPlayer firmware can
run. The main difference between the 2 is that the S400 is powered via a 5VDC power supply, while the SP400 is powered via PoE
Each product from Barix comes with a printed Quick Install Guide offering an overview on the physical interfaces and how to connect to
the device for the first time
Beside checking regularly the Barix website and the Barix help, the user has access to support in several ways:
Email directly a Barix support technician at
RetailPlayer S400 / SP400
The RetailPlayer S400 and SP400 are audio over IP decoders. They are used to run the RetailPlayer firmware playing out the configured audio
streams (or channels) and connecting to the amplification system. In the following chapters are described in detail: their physical connections and
their web user interface's functions.
Both the S400 and SP400 are ultra-compact and sturdy devices that can be easily installed anywhere by almost anyone. Little maintenance is
required. The MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) value of 200’000 hours (almost 23 years) gives an indication of how reliable these devices
are.
The only difference between the S400 and the SP400 is the way they get powered. The S400 receives power from a 5 VDC power supply unit,
shipped with the device, while the SP400 receives the power directly from the network switch using Power over Ethernet (IEEE 802.3af PoE), this
simplifies installation by minimizing cabling requirements while flexibly enabling the units to be installed in locations without an available power
outlet.
In both cases the devices are made to consume a little amount of power (max. 4 watts), running on low voltage circuits.
Technical Specifications
S400
SP400
Rear panel
Power socket
Barrel 3.5 x 1.05 mm female connector 5 VDC / 2A input
power (positive polarity)
NA
LAN
RJ45 – 10/100 Ethernet Interface
RJ45 – 10/100 Ethernet Interface with IEEE802.3af PoE
LAN Led
LAN yellow LED: Activity
LAN green LED: Link / Speed (blinking)
Front panel
Audio
Line out 3.5mm (1/8”) stereo jack. (Tip = Left | Ring = Right | Sleeve = gnd)
Interesting Fact
For users of the Barix Exstreamer Streaming Client product, it is interesting to notice that the RetailPlayer devices, based on the new
Barix IPAM400, offer a significantly higher buffer size, thus ensuring a longer play-out (60s) in cases where the network connection is not
as stable.
