Specifications

SC 542
4988 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054-1200
TEL: 408-496-0444
FAX: 408-919-1405
NET: www.verifone.com
Features
Supports a second, fully inserted
smart card
Works with industry-standard
asynchronous microprocessor chip
cards and synchronous memory cards
Supports joint specifications from
Europay,␣ MasterCard and Visa (EMV)
for smart card support
Provides an optional graphics display
and multiple character sets, including
Chinese, Cyrillic and Arabic
Offers comprehensive software
security and a tamper-proof casing
Provides simultaneous support for
multiple key management functions
Performs as a PIN pad in online
and offline debit transactions
(with security module)
Complies with ANSI and ISO
global standards
Supports VeriFone MKIXOR
software
for key injection
Works with PCs, ECRs and VeriFone
terminals as well as with other
manufacturers’ equipment
Offers plug compatibility for existing
VeriFone PINpads such as PINpad 101
and PINpad 1000
Specifications
Hardware
Display 2-line x 16-character LCD
Option: 120 x 32 dot matrix graphic display
Keypad 16 keys (all programmable)
Memory 128 Kbyte RAM (32Kbyte RAM optional)
Host Interface
Asynchronous serial (7/8 data bits, even/no parity)
Baud rates of 300 – 19,200 supported
Compatible with V.24/RS-232 signal levels
Smart Card Interface
All asynchronous microprocessor cards conforming to ISO 7816-1, -2, -3
Synchronous memory and protected memory cards
conforming to ISO 7816-1, -2
Security Module
DES, Master/Session Key and DUKPT key management
operations performed by the security chip
Keys stored in security chip
Communication between keyboard, display and security module safeguarded
Physical
Height 2.0 in (50 mm)
Width 4.3 in (110 mm)
Depth 7.9 in (200 mm)
Shipping Weight 1.5 lb (0.7 kg)
Environmental
Operating Temperature 0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F)
Operating Humidity 15% to 90%, non-condensing
Storage Temperature -18° to 66° C ()° to 138°F)
Power
7.5–15 volts DC
230 mA (maximum consumption)
© 1998 VeriFone, Inc. All rights reserved. VeriFone and the VeriFone logo are registered trademarks of VeriFone, Inc. MKIXOR, SC 450, SC 455, SC 542 and ZONTALK 2000 are trademarks of the company. All other brand names
and trademarks appearing in this document are the property of their respective holders. All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. 5/98 98-286 Rev A