Datecs BluePad-5500 Plus

The BluePad-5500 Plus is a lightweight Android payment terminal designed for mobile businesses that need secure, flexible payment acceptance without the bulk of an integrated printer. With contactless support, optional barcode scanning, and a bright touchscreen display, it’s built for fast transactions in dynamic service environments.

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Overview
Technical Specs

Overview

The BluePad-5500 Plus delivers powerful payment capabilities in a slim, lightweight form factor designed for businesses on the move. Built on Android and powered by a Quad-Core processor, this compact terminal supports swipe, chip, and contactless payments while maintaining the performance and security expected from modern payment devices.

Without the integrated printer found in larger terminals, the BluePad-5500 Plus focuses on mobility and simplicity. Its bright 5-inch touchscreen provides a clear, intuitive interface for fast transactions, while optional 2D barcode scanning and dual cameras enable additional functionality for inventory, ticketing, and service workflows.

Designed for delivery services, restaurants, warehouse operations, events, and mobile teams, the BluePad-5500 Plus combines portability with enterprise-grade payment security. Built-in connectivity options including Wi-Fi, cellular, and GPS allow merchants and partners to deploy secure payment acceptance wherever business takes place.

Technical Specs

CPU Quad Core ARM Cortex-A53 (1.8 GHz)
Secure ARM Cortex M4
Memory 1 GB RAM, 8 GB Flash (optional)
2 GB RAM, 16 GB Flash (optional)
Operating System Android 10
Main Camera 5 MP fixed focus
70 lm flash light
Secondary Camera 0.3 MP
Buttons On/Off button
2 scan buttons
Display 5-inch touch color display
720 × 1280 px
Sensors Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Light sensor
Smart Card Reader Friction type
Contactless Reader NFC-A, ISO 14443 Type A
NFC-B, ISO 14443 Type B
NFC-F, Felica
NFC-V, ISO 15693
Contactless Payments VISA payWave
MasterCard PayPass
American Express
DPAS (Discover)
Barcode Reader (optional) 2D Zebra SE4710 (1280 × 800 CMOS)
Symbologies UPC/EAN, Code 128, GS1-128, Code 39, Codabar, PDF417, QR Code, Data Matrix, Aztec, GS1 variants, postal codes and more
Connectors 2 × nano SIM card slots
SAM card slot
Micro SD card slot (max 32 GB)
RS-232 contact pins
USB Type-C port
3.5 mm TRRS port
Wired Communication USB
Wireless IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz)
Cellular Module 2G / 3G / 4G
GNSS GPS
A-GPS
BeiDou
GLONASS
Galileo
Audio Features 90 dB speaker
Electromagnetic buzzer (optional)
Power Supply DC 5 V through USB
DC 5 V through contact pins
Battery Rechargeable Li-Ion battery
4.35 V, 2500 mAh
Coin cell: 3 V, 120 mAh
Reliability 500,000 chip card cycles
Certificates CE
FCC
RoHS
CB
BIS
UN38.3
PCI PTS 5.x SRED
EMV Level 1
EMV Level 2
EMV Level 1 Contactless
Dimensions (W × D × H) 144 × 77 × 16 mm
Weight 208 g
Operational Temperature -10 °C to 50 °C / 10–90% RH
Storage Temperature -30 °C to 70 °C / 10–90% RH
Drop Tested 1.2 m (faces and edges)
Other Box Contents BluePad-5500 Plus device
90 cm USB Type-A to Type-C cable