The Shark Specification
Features
- smart card reader with multiple SAM sockets
- mag stripe reader-bidirectional
- 32 bit application processor with 640k of memory
- RS232 port for attaching peripherals
- external power adapter or rechargeable battery powered
- Thermal printer
- security processor and tamper switches for Interac compliance
- 3 function keys and 16 standard Pinpad keys, all back-lit.
- large 4 line x 16 character display with backlight
- ergonomic design for easy hand-held operation or stand to provide attractive desk mount
Memory
The Shark is designed for easy programmability. The unit comes with up to 3 megs of combined Flash and RAM. The RAM is battery backed.Programmability
For programming ease, we have developed a Window based ANSI C program that simulates the Pinpad hardware and OS. This environment is complete with compiler, a debugger and all libraries necessary to quickly develop your application. Once the application has been debugged on the Windows environment, it can be re-compiled and downloaded, via our built-in loader, into the target terminal. The development environment facilitates easy User Interface (UI) design since it eliminates the need for real hardware, and is developed in Borland C++, an extremely intuitive and user-friendly third party development environment. wann can also develop a custom application to meet you're needs.Security Module
For security compliance the unit is equipped with a separate security processor that has the following features- Multiple encrypted keys
- DES with double length keys
Mag Stripe Reader and Smart Card Reader
The Mag Stripe reader reads tracks 1 and 2 on any ISO standard Mag Stripe Card. The Smart Card reader is designed to be compliant with the Europay, Mastercard and Visa requirements for smart cards. The multiple SAM sockets can support one or more smart card schemes.Printer
A thermal printer has been included. This is a reliable printer which does not require a ribbon.The enclosure will accept a roll of paper 2" in diameter. This will provide almost 150 receipts.
Paper feeding is simplified with the placement of the paper feed button next to the printer. After loading the paper, the enclosure cover will completely cover the paper roll, protecting it from the working environment.
Communications
The Shark operates in the 902-928 Mhz ISM band; an unlicensed frequency. This allows operation across North America without any special site license approvals. The terminal communicates with the base station using multiple channels.The radio protocol is designed to support up to 16 terminals with one base station.
The base station is approximately 6" x 5". The unit has two RS232 ports. The dual ports allow the base station to hook up to a wide area network, and in future also connect to the local. There is a mechanism to register and de-register terminals with the base station. This allows new terminals to be added and out-of-service terminals to be removed without any affect in performance to other operating terminals.
Keyboard and Display
The keyboard has large keys that have a tactile feel when depressed. There are the standard 10 numeric keys, plus an additional 9 keys, 3 of which can be used as soft keys. The soft keys have been defined to initiate a sale, select a function (such as full price change) or activate a pump (future requirement). The keys are back-lit so that they are easy to see in dark environments.The display is a 4 line by 16 character LCD back lit display.
Power
The Shark uses rechargeable battery pack to power the unit. Battery operation has been tested to allow printing over 100 consecutive receipts. That means that with power saving techniques, such as going into sleep mode when not in use, and proper receipt design, the Shark should easily last an entire shift on a single battery charge.
