PAX IM30 payment card reader (LAN+Wifi+Bluetooth) without power supply and cabling

Product Description

PAX IM30 Payment Card Reader (LAN+Wifi+Bluetooth) – Next-Generation Terminal

More Than Just Payments: A Digital Assistant for Your Car Wash

Modern card readers are no longer just devices for executing transactions[cite: 24]. In their latest version, they become an integral part of the car wash management system, offering a completely new level of functionality and real-time interaction with the customer[cite: 25, 28]. The presented PAX IM30 model features a complete set of connectivity modules including LAN, Wifi, and Bluetooth[cite: 59], and is offered in a base configuration – without a power supply and structural cabling. The forward-thinking architecture of these readers allows for continuous future expansion, integration with additional systems, loyalty programs, and personalized special offers, marking a true milestone towards the intelligent, self-service car washes of tomorrow[cite: 39, 40].

Key Technical Parameters and Functionalities:

• Graphic Touchscreen Display: Equipped with a large, advanced 5-inch color touchscreen with a high resolution of 720x1280 px for clear information display and intuitive user operation[cite: 27, 59].
• Industrial-Grade Protection: Built to withstand harsh outdoor environments with an IP65 ingress protection rating and an IK09 mechanical impact resistance class[cite: 60].
• PCI Compliance: Certified full compliance with industry standards ensuring maximum security for every cashless transaction processed[cite: 61].
• Two-Way System Communication: The terminal maintains continuous contact with the car wash control system, enabling real-time on-screen data updates[cite: 29, 31].
• Dynamic Display Content: The screen displays the current credit level assigned to the bay [cite: 32], active promotions [cite: 33], up-to-date service price lists [cite: 35], and digital receipts that eliminate the need for traditional paper-based fiscal cash registers[cite: 36].
• Mobile App QR Code Support: The interactive interface can generate and show unique QR codes to facilitate fast mobile payments via the BKF Pay application[cite: 34].
• Trusted Payment Processor: Secure and reliable processing of cashless transactions is fully handled in cooperation with Elavon[cite: 62].

Hardware and System Requirements:

• A BKF Carwash operating on software version V2 or V3, equipped with a modern B&R PP 65 or B&R PP C70 controller running the latest software update[cite: 64].
• A stable, permanent connection of the car wash infrastructure and the payment terminal units to the Internet[cite: 65].
• An active Carwash Manager application subscription, which is strictly required to unlock the full management potential and interactive screen options[cite: 66].
• Important Technical Note: If installed on older BKF car wash generations or secondary peripheral devices (such as self-service vacuums, screenwash fluid dispensers, etc.), the advanced graphic functionalities might be unavailable, and the device will operate as a standard reader using the classic PULSE protocol[cite: 67].

Required Contracts and Operational Fees:

• Agreement with the Merchant Processor (Elavon): Standard transaction processing terms for the PAX IM30 include a variable transaction fee of 0.7% of the payment amount plus a fixed transaction fee of 0.07 PLN[cite: 70, 72].
• Agreement with the Application Operator (BKF): The standard fixed monthly fee for technical terminal support, application maintenance, and system service is 50 PLN net[cite: 71, 73].
• Special Reduced Loyalty Rate: For car wash owners who regularly purchase their professional car wash chemicals directly from BKF or an official BKF partner network, a special discounted monthly rate of just 10 PLN net applies[cite: 73].