What are DSDevices?
Digital signs rely on a variety of hardware to deliver the content. The components of a typical digital sign installation include one or more display screens, one or more client players, and a content management server. Typically there is a display screen, a client player, and a content management server that is connected to the client player over a network. One content management server may support multiple client players and one client player may support multiple screens.
Schematic
DSDevices offer two configurations of the product namely the server (content management system) and the client (player).
The basic specifications meet the requirements of the 'Xibo' open source software but DSDevices are fully customisable to meet individual requirements for Windows or Android .
Schematic
DSDevices offer two configurations of the product namely the server (content management system) and the client (player).
The basic specifications meet the requirements of the 'Xibo' open source software but DSDevices are fully customisable to meet individual requirements for Windows or Android .
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Who we are...
EV4 Ltd was incorporated in March 2012 by Keith and Amanda Hamilton.
The mission was to design and manufacture, in the UK, a low cost, customisable mini PC. In 2014 the first models were launched into niche markets.
Following a successful 2 years supplying the PC, Digital Signage, Security and Internet Caching market, EV4 has scaled manufacturing and fulfillment whilst maintaining customer contact and support from their UK offices.
Together with their intuitive technical customer service team and innovative manufacturing team, EV4 pledges not to be beaten on price, knowledge or support.
Keith Hamilton – Director
Keith has developed his creative technical skill set over the last 30 years. He has consulted and project managed a broad array of technical projects.
Amanda Hamilton – Sales & Marketing Director
Amanda’s background is direct marketing for the IT industry. She has managed key accounts and helped deploy new marketing strategies and campaigns.
What our customers say...
"We purchased 21 x DSDevices client players to replace an old solution. So far, the DSDevices have been extremely easy to utilize. We have found the main benefits of using the solution are ease of use, minimal set up and works out of the box".
Kartr Higgins
Section Manager – IS
TS Tech Alabama, LLC – Alabama, USA
"We were a start up business looking for a digital signage solution; other options considered were too expensive for our budget. DSDevices gives a good solution for flexible display of menus and POS material in our coffee shop and reception areas. The main benefit for us was the ability to quickly change displays, to drive sales via special offers etc. DSDevices works well, was simple to deploy and even a non techie like me can use it! We are pleased with the DSDevices solution and will use it again at future sites".
Cliff Nicholls
Managing Director
Jump Extreme Ltd – Chester, UK
"The installation of 15 DSDevices client players was so simple to set up and begin using. We have found the main benefits of buying from DSDevices were direct access to the company for ordering and support. We would definitely recommend DSDevices to anyone considering purchasing, they work like a charm!".
Quinton Barber
Manager, IT Services
Oregon, USA
"We were new to DSDevices digital signage but found the installation of 7 client players to be very simple. We would advise anyone considering purchasing".
Thiemo Noack
Information Technology Manager
Michael Wessel Informationstechnologie GmbH – Hannover, Germany
FAQ's
Q. How do I order?
A. Please contact us via the Contact Us page or email us at info@dsdevices.com
Q. Does DSDevices Client auto power on?
A. Yes DSDevices powers on once power is introduced
Q. What is the power rating of DSDevices DSCJ18?
A. DSDevices DSCJ18 uses 100 - 220V AC to 12V DC power adapters
Q. What is the power rating of DSDevices DSCS9?
A. DSDevices DSCS9 uses 100 - 220V AC to 5V DC power adapters
Q. Does DSDevices Client support Windows?
A. Yes the DSCJ18 supports Windows 7, 8.1 and 10
Q. Does DSDevices Android Client support screen orientation?
A. Yes screen orientation configuration is found under settings
Q. Is DSDevices DSCJ18 Rooted?
A. DSDevices DSCJ18 is not rooted but Xibo for Android is installed as a system application to enable automatic upgrades and reboot without the need for rooting
Q. Is DSDevices DSCS9 Rooted?
A. Yes
Q. How do I change my region?
A. Change your region under settings > date and time
Q. Does DSDevices support remote access?
A. DSDevices DSCJ18 supports remote access via 42gears SureMDM, DSCS9 supports remote access via TeamViewer.
Q. Does DSDevices have Google Play store?
A. No Google Play is disabled on DSDevices Android
Q. Does DSDevices support touchscreen?
A. No, there is no touchscreen driver installed and Xibo currently does not support this function
Q. What version of Android is DSDevices DSCJ18 running?
A. DSDevices DSCJ18 is running Android-IA 4.4.4, Intel architecture
Q. What version of Android is DSDevices DSCS9 running?
A. DSDevices DSCS9 is running Android 6.01
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Model No: DSCJ18X
CPU: Intel J1800 2.41GHz
GPU: Intel HD Graphics
RAM: 2GB DDR3 up to 8GB
Internal Storage: 16GB SSD up to 256GB
OS: Android 4.4.4 - Windows 10
HDMI: HDMI 1.4a up to 1080p @ 60Hz
WiFi: 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 (optional)
XIBO - Pre-installed not licensed
Screen rotation
Auto power on
Scheduled power on off
Dimensions: 17.5cm x 18.5cm x 2.5cm
Warranty: 1 Year RTB
Front Panel
USB: 4 x USB 2.0
Mic
Audio
Power Switch
Rear Panel
USB: 2 x USB 2.0 2 x USB 3.0
I x Com RS232
Video Output: HDMI, VGA
Power: 12VDC 2AMP
Networking: Ethernet (1GB) No Proxy Support
Model No: DSCJ18X
CPU: Intel J1800 2.41GHz
GPU: Intel HD Graphics
RAM: 2GB DDR3 up to 8GB
Internal Storage: 16GB SSD up to 256GB
OS: Android 4.4.4 - Windows 10
HDMI: HDMI 1.4a up to 1080p @ 60Hz
WiFi: 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 (optional)
XIBO - Pre-installed not licensed
Screen rotation
Auto power on
Scheduled power on off
Dimensions: 17.5cm x 18.5cm x 2.5cm
Warranty: 1 Year RTB
Front Panel
USB: 4 x USB 2.0
Mic
Audio
Power Switch
Rear Panel
USB: 2 x USB 2.0 2 x USB 3.0
I x Com RS232
Video Output: HDMI, VGA
Power: 12VDC 2AMP
Networking: Ethernet (1GB) No Proxy Support
Features Comparison
Server
DSDevices Server is configured with Ubuntu OS and Xibo CMS
Options
3G/4G/WIFI
Options
3G/4G/WIFI
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Model No: DSSII
CPU: Intel i3 Dual core 4 Threads
GPU: Intel HD Graphics 5200
RAM: 4GB DDR3
Internal Storage: 240 / 256 GB Msata SSD
OS: Ubuntu 16.04 LTS
HDMI: HDMI 1.4a up to 4K @ 60Hz
WiFi: 2.4 / 5GHz (optional)
4G M.2 (optional)
XIBO - CMS Pre-installed
Auto power on
Dimensions: 17.5cm x 18.5cm x 2.5cm
Warranty: 1 Year RTB
Front Panel
USB: 4 x USB 3.0
Mic
Audio
Power Switch
Rear Panel
USB: 4 x USB 2.0
Video Output: HDMI, VGA
Power: 12VDC 2AMP
Networking: Ethernet (1GB)
Com Port
Model No: DSSII
CPU: Intel i3 Dual core 4 Threads
GPU: Intel HD Graphics 5200
RAM: 4GB DDR3
Internal Storage: 240 / 256 GB Msata SSD
OS: Ubuntu 16.04 LTS
HDMI: HDMI 1.4a up to 4K @ 60Hz
WiFi: 2.4 / 5GHz (optional)
4G M.2 (optional)
XIBO - CMS Pre-installed
Auto power on
Dimensions: 17.5cm x 18.5cm x 2.5cm
Warranty: 1 Year RTB
Front Panel
USB: 4 x USB 3.0
Mic
Audio
Power Switch
Rear Panel
USB: 4 x USB 2.0
Video Output: HDMI, VGA
Power: 12VDC 2AMP
Networking: Ethernet (1GB)
Com Port
Clients
Model No: DSCS9
CPU: Amlogic S912 64-Bit octa-core
ARM Cortex A53 processor @ up to 2.0GHz
GPU: ARM Mali-T820MP3 GPU up to 750MHz(DVFS)
RAM: 2GB DDR3
Internal Storage: 16GB eMMC
OS: Android 6.0.1
HDMI: HDMI 2.0a up to 4K @ 60Hz (1080p upscaled to 4k)
WiFi: Dual Band WiFi 802.11 b/g/n/ac 2.4 and 5.0 GHz
CEC (Consumer Electronics Control)
XIBO - Pre-installed not licensed
TeamViewer - Pre-installed not licensed
Screen rotation
Auto power on
Dimensions: 10.8cm x 12.2 cm
Warranty: 1 Year RTB
Front Panel
Status and Nic Led
Rear Panel
Video Output: HDMI, AV
Optical Audio
Power: 5VDC 2AMP
Networking: Ethernet (100/1000Mbps)
Side Panel
USB: 2 x USB 2.0
SD Card
Screen Control / Digital A-Board / Vehicle System
Screen Control
Scheduled from CMS, Infrared screen control, CEC screen control
Contact us for details
Screen Control
Scheduled from CMS, Infrared screen control, CEC screen control
Contact us for details
Digital A-Board
3G / 4G Cloud CMS controlled Digital Signage A-Board Solution
3G / 4G Cloud CMS controlled Digital Signage A-Board Solution
Technical specification
2 x 32” HD Low Voltage Screens
1 x 48v Lithium Ion Battery (16 hours Usage)
2 x DSDevices DSCS9 Client player
1 x 3G/4G Router
Xibo Digital Signage Cloud CMS
Dimensions – H: 115 cm x W: 68cm x D: 50cm
The 2 x 32” Screens are capable of HD video and pictures in portrait, supporting ticker tape, clock and much more. The solution is powered by Xibo cloud CMS. Updates to the content occurs by the DSDevices DSCS9 client player checking the cloud CMS every 5 minutes for any changes. The A-board is cable free and completely mobile. All screens are controlled remotely via TeamViewer for diagnostics and upgrades.
Vehicle System
3G / 4G Cloud CMS controlled Digital Signage Solution for Vehicle
3G / 4G Cloud CMS controlled Digital Signage Solution for Vehicle
Technical specification
21” 1080P 12V DC Screen
DSDevices DSCS9 Client player (integrated)
Xibo Digital Signage Cloud CMS
The 21” screen is capable of full HD video and pictures, supporting ticker tape, clock and much more. The solution is powered by Xibo cloud CMS and the 21" screen has an integrated DSDevices DSCS9 client player. Updates to the content occurs by the DSDevices DSCS9 client player checking the cloud CMS every 5 minutes for any changes. All screens are fully remote controlled via Teamviewer for diagnostics and upgrades.
Solutions
Xibo and DSDevices Join Forces
We are pleased to announce that Xibo and EV4 Ltd have partnered to enable customers to purchase the DSDevices exclusively through the Xibo shop.
“DSDevices have been a long-standing recommended hardware for Xibo, and the two companies have worked in partnership for a number of years. Enabling customers to purchase the DSDevices media players and Xibo software together in one place, is an obvious step for us to simplify and improve the customer experience” - Chris Hopkins, Director at Xibo.
Initially, only the DSCS9 Android media player will be offered through the Xibo shop, but this is planned to expand in the near future.
“We are proud to be working in partnership with Xibo, and already working closely together to develop a Linux media player, which we hope to release soon,” - Keith Hamilton, Director EV4 Ltd.
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