The self-checkout that stopped and nobody saw
A self-service terminal halted by a scanning error or an age check stays halted until someone walks past. Meanwhile the customer waits alone.
USB signaling for self-checkout
Visual signaling for self-service terminals
The PATLITE LR6-USB is a Ø60 mm signal tower powered and controlled directly over USB. It connects to the terminal's own PC or HMI, runs on Windows and Linux and allows custom programming — with no separate power supply for the tower.
Shinwa do Brasil — official PATLITE representative in Brazil
You need a solution for…
Situations that repeat every day at the front of store and cost operator, supervisor and customer time.
The customer who queues at a closed terminal
With no clear indication of available, busy or out of service, the customer picks the wrong lane, has to change queues and leaves with the impression of a disorganised store.
The attendant who cannot see the whole area
With 8 or 20 terminals in the self-service area, knowing where a call came from means walking the aisle. The information exists in the system, but never leaves the screen.
Signaling that demands electrical work
Putting an indicator on each terminal usually runs into the power point available at the counter. Without power from the equipment itself, every station becomes a separate case.
From the self-checkout system to the signaling, all over USB
The LR6-USB is powered and controlled by a single USB connection. That allows the signaling to be integrated into the equipment's system without a separate power supply for the tower.
- 1 Self-checkout system The PC or HMI that already runs the terminal. It is the one that knows the state of the operation.
- 2 USB connection A single cable carries power and command. No external power supply and no new electrical point.
- 3 PATLITE LR6-USB The tower lights up according to the logic your application defines, in continuous or flashing light.
Why the LR6-USB for self-service
Every item below comes from the manufacturer's documentation, not from a commercial estimate.
A single interface
Power and control over the same USB connection, with 5 V DC coming from the bus itself. Extending to more terminals does not depend on an electrical project.
Windows and Linux
The official documentation covers both systems, which avoids changing the self-service platform because of the signaling.
Custom programming
PATLITE provides a software library and DLL, and states open architecture for the LR6-USB. The IT team integrates it into the terminal's system with no intermediate hardware.
Light and sound in the same body
Built-in buzzer with 4 sound patterns and an 80 dB alarm. The light can operate in continuous or flashing / strobe mode.
Built for continuous use
IP65 protection rating and NEMA Type 4X and Type 13 classification, as per the product documentation. Indoor use, vertical installation.
Unambiguous product code
Each configuration matches one Part Number. That removes the back-and-forth of emails to confirm exactly what will be quoted and delivered.
See the LR6-USB applied to self-checkout
Mounted on top of the terminal, the tower is visible from anywhere in the front of store — including from several metres away.
About what the colours mean: the different colours can be used to represent equipment states according to the control logic defined by the application. The product documentation establishes which colours are available, not a mandatory meaning for each one.
The images in this section are illustrations of the use case, not photographs of a specific installation. The official product image is in the next section.
Other places where the same solution applies
- Self-checkout terminals Intervention required, age verification and terminal unavailable warnings.
- Staffed checkouts Supervisor calls, open and closed status, cash pickup and shift change signaling.
- Service counters Bakery, butcher, deli and online order pickup, with ticket numbers and restocking calls.
- Stations controlled by PC or HMI Any station where the computer already knows the status and all that is missing is making it visible from a distance.
USB Signal Tower — Ø60 mm
PATLITE LR6-USB
The LR6-USB is a Ø60 mm signal tower with a USB interface for power and control. It allows visual communication directly from compatible PCs or HMIs, with the possibility of custom programming through the library provided by PATLITE.
- 5 V DC supply from the USB bus, with no separate power supply
- LED and buzzer control over the same connection
- Compatible with Windows and Linux
- Available with red, amber and green modules
Características técnicas
Dados da documentação oficial PATLITE do LR6-USB.
| Type | LED signal tower powered and controlled over USB |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 60 mm |
| LED tiers | 3 on the pre-assembled model; the platform accepts up to 5 modules |
| Power supply | 5 V DC from the USB bus |
| Maximum rated current | 500 mA |
| Communication | USB 2.0 Full Speed |
| Control | LEDs and buzzer driven over USB, with a software library / DLL |
| Operating systems | Windows and Linux |
| Architecture | Open architecture, as stated by PATLITE |
| Operating modes | Continuous ON and flashing / strobe |
| Audible signaling | Built-in buzzer, 4 sound patterns |
| Alarm volume | 80 dB |
| Protection rating | IP65, with the mounting exceptions stated by PATLITE |
| Rating | NEMA Type 4X and Type 13 |
| Use and installation | Indoor, vertical installation |
| Ambient temperature | Approximately −20 °C to +50 °C |
| Base unit weight | Approximately 140 g |
| Module restriction | Two or more modules of the same colour cannot be used on the same tower |
Fonte: datasheet e especificações oficiais do PATLITE LR6-USB. Confirme os dados aplicáveis ao seu projeto com nossa equipe técnica antes da compra.
Encontre o modelo adequado
Já sabe o código? Clique em solicitar cotação e ele vai direto para o formulário, com um campo de quantidade próprio.
| Part Number | Descrição | Tipo | Ação |
|---|---|---|---|
| LR6-3USBW-RYG | USB signal tower, 3 tiers, Off-White body, red / yellow / green | Pre-assembled product | |
| LR6-3USBK-RYG | USB signal tower, 3 tiers, Black body, red / yellow / green | Pre-assembled product | |
| LR6-USBW | USB base unit, Off-White body | Base unit | |
| LR6-USBK | USB base unit, Black body | Base unit | |
| LR6-E-R60mm | Ø60 mm LED module, Red | LED modules | |
| LR6-E-Y60mm | Ø60 mm LED module, Yellow / amber | LED modules | |
| LR6-E-G60mm | Ø60 mm LED module, Green | LED modules | |
| LR6-E-B60mm | Ø60 mm LED module, Blue | LED modules | |
| LR6-E-C60mm | Ø60 mm LED module, White | LED modules | |
| LR6-E-MZ60mm | Ø60 mm LED module, Multi-colour | LED modules |
Como ler o Part Number
O código descreve a configuração inteira. Quem já sabe ler o Part Number consegue confirmar o produto sem abrir catálogo.
LR6-3USBW-RYG
- LR6
- Família do produto — torre de sinalização de Ø60 mm.
- 3
- Número de níveis. Em branco indica unidade-base, sem módulos.
- USB
- Versão alimentada e controlada por USB, que é a desta página.
- W
- Cor do corpo: W off-white, K preto.
- RYG
- Cor de cada módulo, de cima para baixo: vermelho, âmbar e verde.
Lê-se: torre LR6 de 3 níveis, versão USB, corpo off-white, com módulos vermelho, âmbar e verde.
Configurator
Build the configuration and get the Part Number
The code generated here goes straight into the quote form, with no typing.
1 Supply type
2 Number of tiers
3 tiers This is the pre-assembled catalogue configuration of the LR6-USB. For a different tier count, use the modular configuration.
3 Body colour
4 Tier colours
- Top Red
R - Middle Yellow / amber
Y - Bottom Green
G
The red / yellow / green order is fixed on the pre-assembled product, counted from the top down.
In the modular configuration there is no single assembled-tower code: you get the base unit and the modules as separate items, each with its own Part Number.
2 Base unit
3 LED modules
Up to 5 modules per tower, with no repeated colour.
Integrate the signaling into the equipment's system
The LR6-USB is compatible with PCs and HMIs running Windows or Linux. PATLITE also provides a DLL library for custom programming.
For the IT team
The tower appears as a USB device. Colour and buzzer commands go through the manufacturer's library, with no intermediate hardware between the terminal and the signaling.
For integrators and manufacturers
PATLITE states open architecture for the LR6-USB, which allows the signaling to be embedded in the self-service terminal's own software.
For whoever specifies the project
One cable per terminal, with no new electrical point. Extending to more positions follows the same recipe, with no revision of the front-of-store electrical project.
PATLITE technology, Shinwa representation
PATLITE is a Japanese manufacturer of industrial signaling devices. Shinwa do Brasil is its official representative in the Brazilian market, with stock in the country and local technical support.
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Frequently asked questions
Can the LR6-USB be used on self-checkouts?
Yes. The official LR6-USB documentation lists self-checkout stations among the applications of this family, and the product is powered and controlled over USB from the terminal's own PC or HMI. Integration with your system depends on the software you run — our technical team can assess your case from the form on this page.
Does the LR6-USB need a separate power supply?
No. The documentation states a 5 V DC supply from the USB bus itself, with a maximum rated current of 500 mA.
Does it work with both Windows and Linux?
Yes, with both. The documentation presented by PATLITE states compatibility with Windows and Linux.
Can I control the tower through software?
Yes. The manufacturer states the possibility of custom programming using the DLL library provided, and indicates open architecture for the LR6-USB.
What does each colour mean?
The colours have no fixed meaning defined by the product. The documentation establishes which colours are available — red, amber and green on the three-tier model — and it is up to your application's control logic to define what each one represents.
Does the Part Number determine the product configuration?
Yes. On the LR6-USB the code identifies the family, the number of tiers, the body colour and the colour of each module, in top-to-bottom order. That is why the form does not ask for those characteristics again: they are already in the code.
Does every colour combination have a ready-made code?
No. The product is modular and accepts up to 5 modules, but not every combination exists as a pre-assembled catalogue tower. When the desired configuration does not match a pre-assembled code, supply is made up of a base unit plus individual modules, each with its own code. The configurator on this page works exactly that way.
Which model should I use?
If you already know the Part Number, use the models table and click request quote. If you do not, describe the application in the message field — number of terminals, POS system and whether you prefer an off-white or black body — and the Shinwa technical team will reply with a recommendation.
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