18 August 2026 · 2 min read
ESL Installation Ireland: What Happens on Installation Day
Wondering what an Electronic Shelf Label installation actually looks like? Here's a step-by-step guide to what Displayify's team does on installation day — and how we get your store live overnight.
For many retailers, the biggest question about Electronic Shelf Labels isn't the technology itself — it's the installation. How long does it take? Do we need to close the store? What happens if something goes wrong? This guide explains exactly what to expect when Displayify installs a Hanshow ESL system in your Irish store.
Before Installation Day: The Site Survey
Every ESL installation begins with a free site survey. Displayify's team visits your store to count shelf labels, assess shelving types and dimensions, evaluate the store layout for access point placement, and confirm compatibility with your EPOS or ERP system.
The site survey typically takes 2–4 hours for a medium-sized store. You'll receive a full quote and system specification within a few days.
System Preparation
Before installation day, Displayify pre-configures the Hanshow management software with your product database and pricing data. This means that when the labels go live, every single one displays the correct price immediately — there's no manual data entry on the day.
Installation Day: How It Works
Most Displayify ESL installations take place overnight, after your store closes. A typical installation timeline looks like this:
- Store close: Our team arrives as the store closes
- Access point installation: Wireless transmitters (typically one per aisle) are mounted and connected — this takes 1–2 hours
- Label mounting: ESL units are clipped into shelf edge holders across the store — a team of 4–6 technicians can install 2,000–3,000 labels overnight
- System connection and verification: All labels are connected to the management system and prices are pushed. The system verifies that every label has updated correctly
- Store open: Your store opens the next morning with every label live and accurate
After Installation: Training and Support
Once your system is live, Displayify provides full training for your store management team. Updating prices is simple — any change in your EPOS pushes automatically to the shelf. You can also update labels manually through the Hanshow management dashboard.
Displayify provides ongoing support for all installed systems across Ireland, with remote diagnostics and on-site response available.