Specifications
The economical multi-lane payment solution.
Optimum L4200
Cost
• An economical 160 x 80 monochrome display keeps the price point to a minimum 
while still providing crisp, on-screen graphics
• The six screen-addressable function keys allow merchants to program terminals to 
meet their specific needs and speeds transactions and training, saving time and cost.
Performance
• The Optimum L4200 is equipped with Hypercom’s innovative, dual-sided, bi-directional 
magnetic stripe reader. This reader effectively eliminates the consumer’s stripe 
orientation issue or the question, “Which way do I swipe my card?” This 
implementation ensures a 99.99% first read rate when customers swipe their cards
• The L4200 can be configured with an integrated ISO 14443 A & B contactless RF
reader and EMV approved, ISO 7816 compatible chip card reader
• The L4200 comes standard with RS-232, Powered USB and 10/100Base-T Ethernet 
ports, enabling connection to an ECR. The L4200 can also be optionally equipped with 
a Host USB port for attaching USB peripherals such as barcode scanners, printers or 
biometric ID devices
• The L4200 runs the entire suite of Hypercom’s state-of-the-art FPE32 software. This 
mature software package features all the utilities for POS integration, screen creation 
and remote terminal management.
Security
• The L4200 is the first multi-lane payment terminal that is PCI-PED approved and 
complies with California’s Financial Code for visually disabled persons
• The L4200 supports DES and Triple DES DUKPT encryption, protecting valuable 
cardholder PINs.
World Headquarters:
Hypercom Corporation | 2851 W. Kathleen Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85053, USA
Tel: +1.602.504.5000 | Fax: +1.602.504.4655 | Web: www.hypercom.com
Global Locations:
North America | Latin America | Asia/Pacific Rim | Europe | Middle East | Africa | Australia
Technical Specifications:
Processor
• Intel XScale 200MHz, 32-bit processor
Keypad
• Elastomeric: 13 color-coded keys, water splash-
resistant, hard keycaps
• Six screen-addressable function keys
Display
• LCD: 160 x 80 pixels, monochrome
• Backlight: 100,000 hours (approximate lifespan)
Card Reader
• Magnetic stripe: Bi-directional, Tracks 1, 2 & 3 
(standard); dual-head card reader (optional)
• Chip card: EMV approved; ISO 7816; 
non-captive; 3V and 5V cards; three 5V SAMs
• Contactless payment: Integrated (optional);
compliant with ISO 14443 A & B
Communications 
• MiniDIN port: RS-232 asynchronous, Client USB 
IBM-retail with power-in, 10/100Base-T Ethernet 
RJ-45 connector
• USB Host: (optional)
Buzzer
• 4.0 KHz (peak)
• 70 dB minimum level at 1 ft.
Memory
• 4MB Flash/8MB SDRAM
Power
• AC: 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz
• DC: 12 V @ 500mA or 24 V @ 250mA
PIN Encryption 
• DES: Visa PED approved; PIN-ANSI X9.8, 
MAC-ANSI X9.9 Part 1-ANSI X9.24
• Triple DES: ANSI X9.52
• Key management: DUKPT and 12 master/session keys
Footprint
• 8.22 in x 6.06 in x 2.36 in/20.9 cm x 15.4 cm x 6.0 cm
Weight
• 1.29 lbs/0.59 kg
Environment
• Temperature: 0-45°C/32-115°F
• Humidity: Max 85%, non-condensing
• ESD: 12,000 volts
Reliability
• 100,000 hours (MTBF calculated)
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a trademark of Hypercom Corporation. All other products or services
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trademarks or registered service marks of their respective owners.
Product Specifications subject to change without notice.
940496-001, Rev B May 2006


