PAX IM15

The PAX IM15 is a compact payment terminal designed for self-service and unattended environments. It is built for integration into kiosks, vending machines, parking systems, and other automated payment scenarios.

At Nexi Switzerland, the IM15 is positioned as an unattended terminal. It is particularly suited for merchants and operators who require a robust, secure, and space-efficient payment solution for fully automated use cases.

Features

The IM15 is designed for unattended payment acceptance in integrated self-service environments.

Depending on the setup, it can support standard unattended card-present payment flows and related acquiring functions. For a full overview of available terminal features and their availability across devices, please refer to Terminal Features.

Typical Use Cases

The IM15 is designed for self-service environments where no staff interaction is required. It is particularly well suited for:

• vending machines
• parking systems
• ticketing machines
• EV charging stations
• other unattended payment scenarios

Key Characteristics

The IM15 is an unattended payment device intended for integration into machines, kiosks, and self-service installations.

It is designed for compact installation scenarios and supports customer-operated card-present payments without requiring merchant interaction at the device.

Payment Methods

The IM15 supports unattended card-present payment acceptance depending on the installed setup and enabled services. For the full list of supported payment methods and provider-specific requirements, refer to the Payment Methods documentation.

Specifications

The following specifications describe the hardware and technical capabilities of the PAX IM15.

Core

• Operating System: Linux
• Processor: Cortex-A7 (528 MHz)
• Memory: 512MB RAM, 4GB Flash
• Display: 3.5” TFT (480 × 320), touchscreen (PIN-on-glass supported)

Payment & Connectivity

• Card Readers: Contactless (NFC, ISO 14443 A/B, MiFare)
• Ethernet: LAN (IPv4)
• Wi-Fi: 2.4GHz & 5GHz
• MDB: Supported (MDB slave)
• Mobile Network: Optional (Micro SIM)

Hardware

• Power Supply: 9–45V DC (via Wago connector), external power required
• Ports: RJ45 (LAN), MDB (Molex 6-pin), power (Wago 733)
• Dimensions:
  • Edge: 63 × 73 mm
  • Frame: 120 × 82 mm
  • Internal: 72 × 60 × 24.5 mm
• Weight:
  • Edge: ~283g
  • Frame: ~291g
• Certification: PCI PTS 6