Card Access Services

K21 PIN Pad
A secure, compact terminal for the retail branch environment.

Key features:

Compact solution
API software
Total security
Simple interface
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Card Access' K21 PIN Pad is a compact terminal for capturing data at the point of service in the retail branch environment. The K21 PIN Pad includes a magnetic card reader, smartcard terminal, a graphics or text display and a numeric pad. The multiple smartcard holders enable a single terminal to support multiple schemes, such as Visa Cash and Mondex simultaneously.

Total security
The K21 PIN Pad features both physical and logical security, ensuring that the terminal is suitable for PIN based functions. The security features include three way privacy shrouding, secure key scan, blind rivets in the specially designed plastic casing, tamper switches and software security algorithms such as DES and RSA.

Compact solution
With its small footprint the K21 PIN Pad is ideal for use in branch environments such as financial institutions, insurance providers and government departments. Applications for the K21 include customer identification, security access control, customer enquiries.

API software
The K21 PIN Pad is supplied with Application Program Interface (API) software which allows the customer's application software to easily communicate with the PIN Pad and facilitates application development.
Total security

Simple, clear display
The LCD display provides an intuitive interface with clear instructions making the terminal very easy to use for both the teller and the customer.

Optionally, the display supports graphics which can enable the development of a multiple language display if necessary.

The K21 PIN Pad provides a secure, multi-functional solution for use in the branch environment. The terminal is a quick and reliable means of capturing customers’ details for processing. The integrated card reader also provides customers with the security of swiping their own cards. The integrated smartcard terminal allows the PIN Pad to be used to reload value onto stored value smartcards and to support smartcard based access-control applications.

K21 PIN Pad Technical specifications

Product features

2 line x 16 character LCD
Microprocessor with 512 bytes of secure battery backed RAM
Battery backed RAM
Flash memory
Two track megnetic card reader (tracks 1 & 2 or 2 & 3)
Keypad (4 x 3 key matrix, 3 soft keys)
1 RS-232 serial link (for host communications)
Privacy shield
Triple DES compliant

Physical characteristics

Height: 69mm (2.7 inch)
Width: 100mm (3.9 inch)
Depth: 203mm (8 inch)
Weight: 345g (12.2 oz)

Options

Graphics LCD
122 x 32 dot matrix
128 x 64 dot matrix
Smartcard reader
Real time clock
Auxiliary RS-232 port

Security

Encryption:
DES PIN Block - ANSI x 9.8
MAC - ANSI x 9.9
Triple DES compliant
RSA Encryption
Sealed device to prevent tampering
Electronic tamper proofing

API software

Windows 3.1
Windows 95
Windows NT
DOS
OS/2

Environment

Operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage temperature: -10°C to 70°C (14°F to 158°F)
Relative humidity: up to 85%

Power requirements

9V dc at 200mA

Standards compliance

ISO 7816 1-3 (5 volts VPP)
ISO 9564
ANSI x 9.8, 9.9
FCC part 15
EN 55022
EN 50082-1
IEC 950
CSA 950-95