Marchés & stands : autonomie 1 journée

Markets & stalls: 1 day autonomy

Power stations for markets & stands : cash register , TPE , tablet , lights , USB-C 100 W , AC 230 V pure sine & 1 day autonomy - 2025 guide

Whether you're setting up at a market , a temporary stand , a fair or a pop-up store , you need reliable , quiet and simple energy for your cash register , your EFT (payment terminal), your tablet/iPad , a 4G/5G router , LEDs and sometimes a small ticket printer . This guide details how to choose and size your energy station (aka power station / solar generator ): USB-C 100 W for tablets/PCs, 12 V regulated for router/LEDs, AC 230 V pure sine for printers/AC lighting, LiFePO4 for longevity, MPPT for 120–160 W panel, clean wiring, security, anti-theft and one-day autonomy .

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1) Stand profiles & typical needs

  • Artisan & creator : TPE + telephone + iPad cash register, LED garland, small window spotlight, Bluetooth printer (tickets/labels).
  • Dry food / coffee : TPE + tablet + 4G router, LED counter, occasional cup warmer (prefer DC/USB if possible).
  • Ready-to-wear : TPE + iPad + LED photo ring, power banks for customers (service), low-consumption background music.
  • Salon / pop-up : 13–16″ USB-C portable screen, 60–100 W laptop, TPE/tablet, LED spotlights on products.

The common point: network continuity (online POS & tablet), pleasant lighting , silence for talking to customers, security & 8–10 hours of battery life .

2) Energy budget (Wh/day) & express method

 Énergie/jour (Wh) ≈ Σ [Puissance (W) × Heures/jour]
  • Tablet/iPad : 7–12 W × 8 h → 56–96 Wh (in cash register use).
  • TPE : 5–8 W × 8 h → 40–64 Wh (or one-time charge 10–20 Wh if built-in battery).
  • 4G/5G router : 8–12 W × 8 h → 64–96 Wh.
  • LED : 10–40 W × 6–8 h → 60–320 Wh depending on stand.
  • Ticket printer : 15–40 W × 1–2 h cumulative → 15–80 Wh.
  • Laptop (option) : 45–60 W × 2–3 h → 90–180 Wh.

Simple rule : aim for ~512 Wh for most stands. ~300 Wh is enough for a minimal set (TPE + LED light). ~700 Wh provides margin (dual lighting, laptop, cold/hot weather).

3) Choose the station: Wh , W , LiFePO4 , MPPT

  • Ability :
    • ~300 Wh : TPE + iPad + LED 10–20 W.
    • ~512 Wh : sweet spot (TPE + tablet + router + 20–40 W LED + printer).
    • ~700 Wh : laptop/screen margin, reinforced LED, variable weather.
  • Inverter power (AC 230 V pure sine) : 500–700 W is sufficient for printers/AC lighting. 700–1000 W = margin (24″ monitor, small appliances).
  • Chemistry : LiFePO4 = endurance (2000+ cycles), thermal stability, safety → ideal for daily professional use.
  • Inputs : Fast mains, integrated solar MPPT , 12V car.
  • Display : % battery + W in/out to manage your day.

See our 300/512/700 Wh stations

4) Ports & outputs: USB-C 100W , 12V regulated, pure sine AC

  • USB-C Power Delivery 100W : for laptop/portable display/hubs; fast tablet charging. Uses 5A e-marker cables .
  • 12V regulated (10–15A): 4G/5G router, 12V lighting, mini sign. Higher efficiency than AC.
  • USB-A : 12–18 W for TPE/readers/phones.
  • AC 230 V pure sine wave : for ticket printers, AC screens, specific chargers.

5) Reliable network: 4G/5G router, TPE & priorities

  • Dedicated router (12V or USB-C): separates the cash register/management Wi-Fi from the “guest” Wi-Fi.
  • Energy priority : TPE > tablet > router > LED . At the end of the day, lower the brightness of the LEDs to preserve the network.
  • Redundancy : keep a 10k/20k power bank dedicated to the TPE/tablet.
  • Short cables , tight connectors; avoid uncertified multiple blocks.

6) LED lighting: flow, consumption & atmosphere

  • Recommended flux : 1000–3000 lm depending on the stand width.
  • Typical consumption : 10–40 W per compact spotlight, 5–10 W per string.
  • Placement : high up, indirect light (bounce) → visual comfort + product enhancement.
  • Power supply : 12 V direct when possible (efficiency + safety), otherwise AC sinusoidal .

7) 1-day autonomy objective: examples 300/512/700 Wh

 Autonomie (h) ≈ Capacité(Wh) × Rendement / Charge(W)
 USB-C/12 V ≈ 0,90 | AC ≈ 0,85

“Light stand” profile : 10 W tablet + 6 W TPE + 10 W router + 15 W LED → ~41 W.

  • 300 Wh → 300 × 0.90 / 41 ≈ ~6.6 h .
  • 512 Wh → ≈ ~11.2 h .

“Showcase stand” profile : + 30 W LED (total ~71 W).

  • 512 Wh → 512 × 0.90 / 71 ≈ ~6.5 h .
  • 700 Wh → ≈ ~8.9 h .

“Professional living room” profile : 60 W laptop (USB-C) + 12 W USB-C screen + 6 W TPE + 10 W router + 20 W LED → ~108 W.

  • 700 Wh → 700 × 0.90 / 108 ≈ ~5.8 h (→ adds 160 W panel at noon to complete).

Tip : Lower the LED brightness by 10–20% in the mid-afternoon → you save 30–60 Wh.

8) Solar 120–160 W : recharge on break

  • Goal : regain 150–300 Wh over 2–3 hours of sunshine with a 120–160 W foldable panel (via integrated MPPT ).
  • Realistic output : 120 W → 70–95 W useful; 160 W → 110–135 W useful (angle, short & thick cables).
  • Placement : perpendicular to the sun, avoid shade from marquees/umbrellas.
  • In bad weather : complete via 12 V car on the way or mains upstream/downstream.

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9) Wiring, power strips, sections & safety

  • AC 230 V : standard power strip (switch), H07RN-F extension cord 3×1.5 mm² (≤10 A) / 3×2.5 mm² (≤16 A). Reel always unwound .
  • 12 V DC : short cables; 5–10 A → 2.5–4 mm²; 10–15 A → 4–6 mm². Lockable connectors where possible.
  • Management : cable/duct grommets to avoid snags; discreet floor markings; no “trap” loops.
  • Safety : station on hard surface , in the shade, out of traffic; never cover (ventilation).
  • Humidity : protects the station (ventilated trunk), favors 12 V lighting in humid areas.

10) Anti-theft, weather & stand ergonomics

  • Anti-theft : eyelets + steel cable (Kensington/ring type) to secure the station under the table, out of sight.
  • Energy pockets : dedicated kit (5A USB-C cables, DC/MC4 adapters, short power strip) → less improvisation, more sales.
  • Placement : station in the center, peripherals around; priority to short/clean cables on the seller side.
  • Weather : sun visor/rain visor; avoid full sun exposure (heating = ventilation + losses).

11) Ready scenarios

Artisan creator (local market)

  • Station : 512 Wh.
  • Set : TPE + iPad (USB-C), 12 V router, 20–30 W LED, ticket printer.
  • Result : full day + 120–160 W solar top-up at midday if needed.

Dry food / coffee stand

  • Station : 700 Wh (margin).
  • Set : TPE, tablet, router, 30–40 W LED, small, very punctual cup warmer (AC).
  • Tip : Sequence “hot” AC uses to avoid continuous spikes.

Ready-to-wear / pop-up

  • Station : 512–700 Wh.
  • Set : TPE, iPad, LED photo ring, low-power music, power banks on customer loan.

Professional lounge (screen + laptop)

  • Station : 700 Wh, USB-C 100 W + AC 700–1000 W.
  • Set : 60W laptop (USB-C), 12W USB-C display, TPE, router, 20W LED.
  • Plus : 160 W panel to regain 200–350 Wh on pause.

12) Practical tables

12.1 Typical consumption

Equipment Power (≈) Remarks
Tablet/iPad 7–12 W USB-C ideal
TPE 5–8 W Or spot charge 10–20 Wh
4G/5G Router 8–12 W 12V/USB-C
LED (projector) 10–40 W According to flow & placement
Ticket printer 15–40 W Occasional use
Laptop 45–60 W USB-C 100W

12.2 Stations × uses

Station Profile For what
~300 Wh Minimal stand TPE + iPad + LED light
~512 Wh Typical market Network/LED/Printer balance
~700 Wh Living room/laptop + LED Margin & solar 160 W

12.3 Sections & wiring (order of magnitude)

Line Charge Recommended cable Note
AC 230 V ≤10 A H07RN-F 3×1.5 mm² Unrolled reel
12 V DC 5–10 A 2.5–4 mm² Minimum length
12 V DC 10–15 A 4–6 mm² Locking connectors

13) Express shopping checklist

  1. Capacity : 512 Wh (stand type) or 700 Wh (living room/laptop/strong LED).
  2. Inverter : AC 500–700 W (pure sine), high peak for startups.
  3. Ports : USB-C 100W , 12V regulated 10–15A, fast USB.
  4. Network : 12V dedicated router, TPE/tablet backup power bank .
  5. Solar : 120–160 W (MPPT) for midi top-up.
  6. Cables : USB-C 5A e-marker , DC/MC4 thick & short.
  7. Security : docked station, hard surface, ventilated trunk, anti-theft steel cable.

14) LymobileShop selection (stations, panels, power banks)

Stations ~512 Wh — typical market

  • Advantages : LiFePO4 , USB-C 100 W , 12 V regulated, AC 500–700 W, MPPT .
  • Uses : TPE, tablet, router, 20–40 W LED, printer.

See ~500 Wh

Stations ~700 Wh — living room & laptop

  • Advantages : AC 700–1000 W (sine), multi-ports, W in/out display .
  • Uses : laptop + screen, reinforced LED, long operating hours.

See ~700 Wh

Power banks 10k/20k/30k

  • For : Emergency POS/tablet, customer phones, accessories.
  • Pros : PD 20–30 W, lightweight, fast.

See power banks

15) Markets & stands FAQ

Is 512 Wh enough for 8–10 hours?

Yes for TPE + tablet + router + 20–40 W LED. Add a 120–160 W panel to regain 150–300 Wh at midday if necessary.

USB-C 100W essential?

Recommended for laptop/portable screen. For tablets/Smartphones, 15–30W USB ports are sufficient.

AC or 12V for lighting?

12V direct = better efficiency & safety in wet areas. AC sinusoidal current remains useful for AC projectors.

Is solar on the market realistic?

Yes if space & sun: a 120–160 W makes 70–135 W useful → +150–300 Wh in 2–3 h.

Can I leave the station visible?

It is best to secure it under a table (steel cable), out of sight and in a dry place. Provide ventilation.

16) Trust & Services LymobileShop

  • Delivery : free in France, fast shipping.
  • Payment : secure, several methods to choose from.
  • After-sales service : team in France, USB-C/12 V/AC sinusoidal/MPPT advice for your stand.
  • Returns & Warranty : 14 days to change your mind, 2 year warranty .

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To remember : for markets & stands , aim for a 512–700 Wh station with 100 W USB-C , 12 V regulated , 230 V pure sine wave AC and MPPT . Gives priority to the network (TPE/tablet), lights with 12 V LED , adds a 120–160 W panel for charging on break, short & clean cable, docks the station. The whole selection is ready at LymobileShop .

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