Can the HPC005 Infrared People Counter Integrate with Your Existing ERP or POS System?

Can the HPC005 Infrared People Counter Integrate with Your Existing ERP or POS System?

Yes, it can. The MRB HPC005 wireless infrared people counter ships with API access and documented protocols, so your existing ERP or POS can read its footfall data directly, with no custom development project. You install the hardware, follow a short setup, and your own software starts pulling visitor counts in the background. This article explains how the integration works, what the data lets you do, and why the HPC005 digital infrared people counter is worth plugging in.

 

Table of Contents

1. Integration Is Built In, Not Bolted On Later

2. Two Open Interfaces: Database and CSV File

3. What Footfall Data Lets You Do Inside Your ERP or POS

4. Why the HPC005 Is a Trustworthy Data Source

5. What Integration Requires on Your Side

6. Conclusion

7. About the Author

 

1. Integration Is Built In, Not Bolted On Later

MRB has manufactured people counters for over 20 years, and the HPC005 IR beams customer counter sesnor reflects what retailers kept asking for: data they could use inside the systems they already run. That's why every unit supports API and protocol access. The counter does not need WiFi to transmit; sensors talk to the DC (data collector/receiver) over encrypted 433 MHz radio, and the DC links to your computer through a USB cable. All data moves in encrypted form, so it does not clash with other devices on your network.

 

2. Two Open Interfaces: Database and CSV File

MRB's counting software gives your team two documented ways to pull the data, and neither locks you into proprietary middleware.

The first is direct database access. The software stores all traffic data in a Microsoft Access database under the installation directory, one file per year, such as FluxStatistic2012.mdb. A single table, FluxDetails, holds every record with fields your developers will recognize: DeviceID for each counter, Date for collection time, FIn and FOut for people in and out, FAll for the total, and FUpload as a flag you set to "1" after export. These databases are open, so your application can connect and read them like any standard database.

The second option is a CSV text file. The counter software exports figures every five minutes to \log\CSVData.txt in a simple, parseable format with the date, time, counter ID, and in/out numbers. Your POS or ERP imports the file, deletes what it has consumed, and the counter application checks for the file and regenerates it with new data. That loop runs on its own.

 

3. What Footfall Data Lets You Do Inside Your ERP or POS

Raw visitor counts become useful only when they sit next to your other numbers. You can compare foot traffic against sales by hour, calculate conversion rates, and check which staffing levels match peak periods. Inventory teams can link traffic to purchasing patterns, and operations managers can spot stores where visits are falling before revenue follows.

For chains, the network version of MRB's software gathers data across locations on a central server, so a manager can query any store from anywhere and compare branches. The HPC005 automatic visitor counting system also works as an occupancy counter, tracking how many people are inside at any moment, which matters for capacity limits in public areas and transit stations.

 

4. Why the HPC005 Is a Trustworthy Data Source

Integration is only worth something if the numbers are accurate. The HPC005 is a two-way infrared human traffic counter about half the size of a credit card, and it installs without wiring: screws or the adhesive backing are enough. The sensor pair supports a detection range up to 40 meters, so it fits large entrances, not just small shops.

It also handles the two problems that usually break infrared counting: ambient light and glass. It resists light interference from changing sunlight or indoor lighting, and it works through glass doors and windows, which matters in storefronts and exhibition halls.

Accuracy sits above 90 percent in real-world conditions when installed correctly, and above 95 percent in controlled environments. The LCD screen shows incoming and outgoing counts at a glance, and the device runs on a 1.5 V to 3.6 V AA battery lasting one to three years.

 

5. What Integration Requires on Your Side

Integration is not fully hands-off. The standalone software runs on Windows 2003 or later; the chain version also needs a SQL 2005 server, and the DC connects to computer by USB cable. On the database route, set FUpload to "1" after exporting records so the same rows are not pulled twice. On the CSV route, just delete imported records and the software will regenerate the file automatically.

Most buyers do not need integration on day one. The included software already delivers daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly reports out of the box, so you can start there and connect your ERP or POS later. MRB also accepts OEM and ODM orders, including custom logos on the device or packaging.

 

6. Conclusion

The HPC005 electronic door counter from MRB is built to integrate with your existing ERP or POS through two open interfaces, a Microsoft Access database and a CSV file export, alongside its API and documented protocols. You get accurate, encrypted footfall data from a battery-powered, wireless client counter that installs in minutes and works across doorways up to 40 meters wide. Whether you run a single store or a chain, you can start small and scale the integration when you are ready. For the full protocol documentation and integration guide, contact MRB's sales team directly.