Specifications

SC 542
The VeriFone SC 542 smart card reader/writer
supports a wide range of smart card applications and offers
the advantages of a second smart card reader.
key management methods. Durable, tamper-resistant plastic
casing further safeguards the systems against incursion. And
optional built-in detection features can sense sophisticated
attempts at physical or electronic tampering. Any unauthorized
attempt to access the system’s security module results in the
immediate and automatic erasure of the secret data stored in
the chip.
Optional Graphics Display
The SC 542 offers an optional display that supports a variety
of graphic character sets, including those used in Japanese,
Chinese, Arabic and Cyrillic-based languages. The display can
be configured to show two lines of Chinese prompts, two lines
of large characters or up to four lines of roman text. It can
even display two languages simultaneously, such as French
and English, for use in multilingual markets.
Supports Custom Application Development
And Remote Downloading
VeriFone’s SC family of products shares a common develop-
ment environment, which means you can port applications
written for the SC 450
™
or SC 455
™
smart card readers/writers
to the higher functionality SC 542. Using industry-standard C
language, developers also can create new applications, then
download them to the SC 542 either directly or remotely,
through VeriFone’s ZONTALK 2000
™
software.
The SC 542 gives you the flexibility you need to upgrade
your system capabilities and add new programs and services.
The versatile SC family of products lets your business change
with the times, growing to meet new business needs and
increased customer requirements.
N
ow you can benefit from the combined functionality of a
dual smart card reader/writer and a high-security PIN pad
in a compact, cost-effective product. The SC 542 lets you
support stored value card programs and value-added services
in one convenient unit, reducing clutter at the checkout stand.
The SC 542 supports memory and microprocessor smart
cards, while its second smart card reader supports retailer
chip cards for added data storage or remov-able/upgradeable
security modules. And the flexible unit is designed to the joint
specifications from Europay, MasterCard and Visa (EMV) for
smart card support.
Supports A Wealth Of New Services
With the SC 542, you can deliver new programs and services
that benefit your business today and tomorrow. Programs like
electronic purse, which offers a new payment option, or
electronic benefits transfer (EBT) for the delivery of government
entitlements. You can also offer customer loyalty and frequent-
shopper programs that reward repeat business and encourage
larger sales amounts.
Physically And Electronically Secure
The SC 542 provides the level of security you need. It can give
you basic protection or, through a selection of optional hardware
and software features, meet the most stringent requirements
for high physical and electrical security.
The units have an integral security module, with a custom-
designed encryption chip, that offers simultaneous support
for encryption and key managementfunctions. The module
works with DES and RSA encryption plus Master/Session
Key, DUKPT (Derived Unique Key Per Transaction) and regional