Handheld reference
Purpose: Look up the supported handhelds and readers, and the secure-device profile each one uses.
When to use this: When you're choosing or provisioning a handheld and need the exact Secure Device value.
Supported handhelds
| Device | Notes |
|---|---|
| PAX A920 | Built-in reader and printer. |
| PAX A920 Pro | Built-in reader and printer; current default. |
| PAX A77 | Built-in reader. |
| PAX A3700 | Built-in reader. |
| PAX A6650 | Built-in reader. |
External readers
| Reader | Notes |
|---|---|
| IDTech VP3300 | Tap/insert reader. On timeout, tap the card on the back of the device. |
| IDTech VP3350 | Tap/insert reader. On timeout, tap the card on the back of the device. |
Secure Device profiles
The Secure Device value in the cloud config must match the device, or the handheld won't take payments. These are the handheld-relevant values:
| Device | Secure Device value |
|---|---|
| PAX A920 Pro | EMV_A920PRO_DATACAP_E2E |
| PAX A77 | EMV_A77_DATACAP_E2E |
| PAX A3700 | EMV_A3700_DATACAP_E2E |
| PAX A6650 | EMV_A6650_DATACAP_E2E |
| IDTech VP3300 | EMV_VP3300_DATACAP |
| IDTech VP3350 | EMV_VP3350_DATACAP_E2E |
The full list, including countertop readers and encrypted (P2PE) variants, is on the workstation Secure Device reference.
