Overview
VistaZ – The Flagship IoT Camera for CPG Environments
VistaZ, developed by CoolR Group, is a cutting-edge IoT camera purpose-built for Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) environments. Engineered for effortless installation on cooler doors, it requires no wiring or external power source.
Its core innovation lies in its zero-energy autonomy — VistaZ uses indoor solar panels to continuously recharge its battery, enabling truly maintenance-free operation.
Key Features and Capabilities
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High-Quality Optics
Equipped with a 5-megapixel wide-angle lens and advanced optics, VistaZ delivers crisp, detailed images even in chilled or frozen conditions. -
Full Connectivity
Supports LTE Cat-M1, NB-IoT, and GPRS for cellular connectivity, along with GNSS, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth, ensuring real-time data transmission and seamless remote access—without any manual intervention. -
Zero-Energy Operation
Designed to harvest energy from in-store lighting, the built-in battery is continuously recharged, providing reliable, uninterrupted performance with minimal client effort or cost. -
Consumer-Safe Design
The device is tamper-resistant and constructed from safe materials to minimize risk in retail environments—assuming standard handling and usage by clients. -
Unibody Construction
All components are housed in a single sealed unit, eliminating the need for cables, plugs, or external accessories. -
Optimized Field of Vision
Specialized lenses and positioning offer the ideal viewing angles for various refrigerator and freezer configurations, enabling simple planning and deployment. -
Easy Installation
With industrial-strength adhesive and a “peel-and-stick” design, VistaZ can be installed by anyone in minutes—no technicians required. -
Versatile Operation
Designed to perform reliably across a wide range of environments, including freezers, refrigerators, and ambient shelves.
Smart Insights Through Connectivity
VistaZ is a core component of CoolR’s connected ecosystem, enabling clients to gain real-time shelf insights and trigger automated workflows—such as order automation, compliance tracking, or merchandising analytics—for maximized operational efficiency and ROI.
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Notes
- After several years of operations, the rechargeable battery might need replacement – depending on operating conditions as specified in the table below. The battery replacement must be done by authorized personnel but is a simple and fast process.
Battery life considerations
- As stated in the table below, the time till full discharge is based on 1 picture + 1 extra ping per day.
- Note that complete discharge is not equal to end of battery life even though full discharges do shorten useable battery life.
- Note that with LTE CAT-M1 on good connectivity levels it can support up to 2 images per day with similar battery life.
- Overall battery life is influenced by cellular connectivity quality (low connection rate is detrimental as it translates into higher power draw from the battery).
- The number of door opens per day will impact time of battery discharge. The assumption made for that is 20 door-openings/day on LTE mode.
Image quality considerations
The device is designed to cover a large range of scenarios (coolers, freezers, ambient shelves). However, there are ambient circumstances that will impair the ability of the device to capture clear images:
- Very bright light shining directly into the lens
- Too dark ambient environment
- Frequent fogging
Impact of off-season / downtime / no-light-conditions
- If the device was put into sleep mode before off-season starts (assuming this equals no light irradiation) and was at good charge levels at that point, it will take 3-5 days for the device to recharge itself once out of sleep mode.
- If, however, the device was not put into sleep mode at the beginning of the off-season, then it will require approx. 30days after that off-season to be recharged sufficiently.
Safe handling considerations
- The battery or unit should not be dropped, immersed in water or punctured.
- The solar panels should not be punctured.
Features
Physical/Environmental
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | Rechargeable 18650 LT Li-ion 2500 mAH (Secondary) |
| Size (LxWxH) | 159mm x 55mm x 35.4mm |
| Temperature Range | Operating: -20°C to +50°C Storage: -20°C to +70°C |
| Data Storage | 32-Mbit Flash |
| LED | (internal only for diagnostics) |
| Weight | 178gm |
Wireless Connectivity
Bluetooth
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Module | Nordic nRF52840 |
| Type | Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4 |
| Sensitivity | -95 dBm |
| Max Power Output | +8 dBm |
| Antenna Type | onboard |
| Frequency | 2400Mhz to 2483Mhz |
| Data Rate | 2Mbps Max |
Cellular/GPS
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Module | Quectel BG-95 M3 |
| Connectivity | LTE CAT-M1/ NB-IoT/ GPRS |
| CAT M1 Bands | B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B8, B12, B13, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B27, B28, B66, B85 |
| CAT NB-IoT | B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B8, B12, B13, B18, B19, B20, B25, B28, B66, B71, B85 |
| GPRS | GSM 850/ EGSM 900/ DCS1800/ PCS1900 |
| LTE Band Power Class | Class 5 (21 dBm) |
| GNSS | GPS, Glonass, BDS, Galileo, QZS |
| Antenna | Internal U.FL antenna |
| SIM | 4FF (Nano sim) |
WiFi
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Module | ESP8266EX |
| Protocols | 802.11b/g/n(HT20) |
| Wifi Max power Output | 802.11 b:+20dBm |
| Antenna Type | onboard |
| Frequency | 2400Mhz to 2483.5 Mhz |
| Wifi Data Rate | 11 Mbps |
| Support | ECOPACK® RoHS and "green" compliant |
| WPA2/WPA3 support | WPA2 supports 2.4GHz |
| Customization | available Separately |
Ambient Sensors
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Accuracy dependent on install location @ -40 to +85 °C |
Movement
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Accelerometer | ±2g/±4g/±8g/±16g dynamically selectable |
| Gyroscope | Selectable full scale of ±15.6/31.2/62.5/125/250/500/1000/2000 dps sensitivity change vs. temperature ±5 |
Camera
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | OV5640 |
| Size | Up to 5.0 Megapixel (2592 x 1944) |
| Temperature range | -20°C to 50°C |
| Camera count | 1 |
| Lens material | Glass |
| FoV (default) | 210° diagonal |
Ambient Energy Harvesting
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Indoor light energy harvester |
| Protection | Laminated cells |
Processors
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Primary | ARM® Cortex® -M4 32-bit processor |
| Co-Processor | FPGA |
Expected Time for Battery Discharge in Horizontal cooler
(1 image & ping daily)
| Connectivity | Lux | Life (months) |
|---|---|---|
| LTE CAT-M1 | 500+ | 36+ |
| LTE CAT-M1 | 250-500 | 24+ |
| LTE-CAT-M1 | <250 | 12+ |
| GSM | 500 | 24+ |
| GSM | 250 | 18+ |
| GSM | <250 | 9+ |
Assumption: 12+ hours of light and good network connectivity
Expected Time for Battery Discharge in Vertical cooler
| Connectivity | Lux | Life (months) | Daily Door Opening Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| LTE CAT-M1 | 500+ | 36+ | 20 |
| LTE CAT-M1 | 500+ | 35+ | 40 |
| LTE-CAT-M1 | 500+ | 24+ | 80 |
| LTE CAT-M1 | 400 | 18+ | 20 |
| LTE CAT-M1 | 400 | 16+ | 40 |
| LTE CAT-M1 | 400 | 14+ | 80 |
| LTE CAT-M1 | 250-400 | 12+ | 20 |
| LTE CAT-M1 | 250-400 | 11+ | 40 |
| LTE CAT-M1 | 250-400 | 9+ | 80 |
| LTE CAT-M1 | <250 | 8+ | 20 |
| LTE CAT-M1 | <250 | 7+ | 40 |
| LTE CAT-M1 | <250 | 7+ | 80 |
| GSM | 500+ | 12+ | 20 |
| GSM | 500+ | 12+ | 40 |
| GSM | 500+ | 11+ | 80 |
| GSM | 400 | 10+ | 20 |
| GSM | 400 | 9+ | 40 |
| GSM | 400 | 8+ | 80 |
| GSM | 250-400 | 7+ | 20 |
| GSM | 250-400 | 7+ | 40 |
| GSM | 250-400 | 7+ | 80 |
| GSM | <250 | 6+ | 20 |
| GSM | <250 | 5+ | 40 |
| GSM | <250 | 5+ | 80 |
Assumption: 12+ hours of light and good network connectivity
Certifications
Regulatory
- FCC, CE-RED, UKCA, RoHS
- Bluetooth/Cellular modules pre-certified
- MSDS, IEC 62311:2020, UN38.3
Enclosure
- IP67