Battery Powered

Battery Powered Displays That Run for Months

Deploy digital signage anywhere without mains power. Battery powered e-paper displays operate for months on a single charge, eliminating cables and reducing costs.

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By the Numbers

The Power of Going Wireless

Battery powered e-paper displays redefine what's possible with digital signage. No mains connection means no constraints on placement.

6+
Months of battery life on a single charge
0
Cables required for installation
90%
Reduction in energy costs vs LCD
5 min
Average installation time per display
How It Works

Why E-Paper Needs So Little Power

Unlike LCD screens that require constant power to maintain a backlight, e-paper displays use a bistable technology that holds an image with zero energy.

Bistable Display Technology

E-paper uses electrically charged pigment particles suspended in microcapsules. Once arranged to form an image, they stay in position without power. The battery is only tapped during a content refresh.

Intelligent Power Management

Built-in power management systems schedule refreshes at optimal intervals. Combined with wireless updates, the display wakes only when new content arrives.

Replaceable or Rechargeable

Depending on the model, batteries can be swapped in seconds or recharged via USB. Either way, downtime is minimal and maintenance costs are negligible.

battery powered e-paper display mounted on retail shelf without cables
Comparison

Battery Powered E-Paper vs Mains-Powered Screens

The cost and complexity of running power to each display location is often the biggest barrier to deploying digital signage at scale.

Consideration Battery E-Paper Mains LCD / LED
Installation Mount and go, no electrician Requires power outlet and cabling
Running Cost Near zero Continuous electricity consumption
Placement Flexibility Anywhere — walls, shelves, windows Limited to power outlet proximity
Maintenance Battery swap every 6+ months Regular power draw, potential overheating
Environmental Impact Minimal energy footprint Significant ongoing energy use
Applications

Where Battery Powered Displays Shine

The freedom from cables opens up entirely new possibilities for digital signage placement.

Retail Shelf Edges

Replace paper shelf labels with battery powered e-paper. Update pricing centrally and eliminate the cost of manual label changes across hundreds of products.

Table-Top Displays

Place menu cards and promotional displays directly on restaurant tables. No cables trailing across floors, no power sockets needed near each table.

Window Signage

Sunlight-readable and cable-free, battery powered e-paper displays are ideal for shop window promotions and estate agent listings.

Go Cable-Free with the Astro 13

Our flagship battery powered e-paper display. Months of battery life, wireless content updates, and zero ongoing power costs.

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