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DataCap DC Direct

DC Direct integrates PAX payment terminal hardware (A30, A35, Aries) for in-person card processing using the DC Direct protocol. The pin pad connects over the network.

For PAX A920 handheld units, which use a different protocol, see DataCap Android EMV.

Device Setup​

Prepare the PAX device before configuring the POS:

  1. Swipe from the right or up on the PAX device screen.
  2. Enter password: Pax9876@@
  3. Use Gear settings to connect the device to your wireless network.
  4. Select DC Direct and download parameters.

Terminal Assignment​

  1. Navigate to Settings > POS List.
  2. Select the terminal you want to use the PAX device with.
  3. Scroll to the DC Direct Settings section.
  4. Configure the following fields:
FieldValue
Device ListSelect the PAX device from the detected list
Device TagYour device operator identifier
POS Package IDPointless/3.1
Tran Device IDSerial number on the back of the PAX device
Secure DeviceCloudEMV
Merchant IDYour DataCap merchant ID
Host Or IPYour DataCap host IP or hostname
IP PortNetwork port (provided by DataCap)
PinPad IP PortPin pad communication port (typically 1235)
  1. Toggle Enable to activate DC Direct for this terminal.
  2. Save the terminal settings.

Downloading Parameters​

After initial configuration, push the parameters to the device:

  1. In the DC Direct Settings panel, click Param Download.
  2. Wait for confirmation that the parameters were accepted.

Testing​

The DC Direct Settings panel includes testing controls:

  • Sale — Process a test sale with tip prompt.
  • Sale No Tip — Process a test sale without tip prompt.
  • Refund — Process a test refund.
  • Reset Device — Reset the pin pad to factory defaults.
  • Cancel Transaction — Cancel an in-progress transaction.

Enabling in Transaction Settings​

  1. Navigate to Settings > Software & Hardware > Transaction Settings.
  2. Enable DC Direct Integration.
  3. Save the transaction settings.

Additional Options​

The DC Direct Settings panel provides these toggles:

  • Partial Auth — Allow partial authorization when the full amount cannot be approved.
  • Confirm Amount — Prompt the user to confirm the transaction amount before sending to the device.
  • V2 — Enable version 2 of the DC Direct protocol.
  • Pre Dip — Enable pre-dip functionality.
  • Suppressed Forms — Suppress receipt forms on the device.