VASCO DIGIPASS 820
The upgraded version of DIGIPASS 815 with more processing power and a larger display.

Overview:
DIGIPASS 820 is the upgraded version of DIGIPASS 815 with more processing power and a larger display. DIGIPASS 820 has a transparent top plastic through which the color of the keypad is visible. Logos can be silkscreen printed on the inside of the plastic making them resistant to wear and tear.
The special cut-out area in the plastic keeps the embossed
bank card number visible even when the smart card is inserted
in the reader. This makes it easy for end users when they need
to enter
both the card number and the one-time password into an application.
It has a two line dot matrix display with semi alphanumeric characters, giving full flexibility for text messages or icons to be shown. Two function buttons are available to confirm or cancel the input. The device has no on/off button and can only be powered by inserting the smart card.
DIGIPASS 820 has no real-time internal clock but can memorize internal variables, if needed.
DIGIPASS 820 has enough processing power to support all modern
smart cards and smart card
applications, including EMV-CAP applications.
Expected battery lifetime for DIGIPASS 820 model is typically
four to seven years (depending on the
number of uses per day and on the smart card power consumption).
Use
DIGIPASS 820 is used for special applications where an attractive design is required. A popular current use is as an unconnected reader for e-ID cards.
Product Comparison:
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| Model | DIGIPASS 800 |
DIGIPASS 805 |
DIGIPASS 810 |
DIGIPASS 815 |
DIGIPASS 820 |
DIGIPASS 835 |
DIGIPASS 840C/CV |
| Unique properties at a glance | |||||||
| Expected Lifetime (years) | 4 to 5 | 3 to 4 | 4 to 5 | 4 to 7 | 4 to 7 | 15 | 15 |
| Size | handheld size | palm size | handheld size | handheld size | handheld size | handheld size | desktop |
| Function buttons | 5 + on/off | 4-point console | 5 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 9 |
| Display | 2 line | 2 line | 2 line | 1 line | 2 line | 2 line | 2 line (large) |
| Optional realtime clock |
yes | - | yes | - | - | yes | yes |
| Special interfaces | - | - | - | - | - | - | CV version has an inbuilt speaker/ attachable earpiece |
| Logo printing location | surface | inside plastic | surface | inside plastic | inside plastic | surface | surface |
| Optional cover with key ring | (cover) | yes | |||||
| Overall differentiating features | |||||||
| Special features compared to the DIGIPASS 820 model |
Small size for portability Game console type operation popular with young people | Slimmer, stylish design | Plastic cover for durable logo Bank card number visible when smart card is inserted Restricted to straight-forward smart cards due to limited processing power | Plastic cover for durable logo Bank card number visible when smart card is inserted | APACS compliant Extra function button |
Durable desktop model, large buttons and display, keypad orientation mark. Inbuilt speaker/ attachable earpiece Replaceable batteries |
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| Designed for: | Needing a cost-effective high volume solution | With young users, and/or requiring high portability | With large deployments, needing a user friendly interface encouraging high user acceptance | wanting to combine existing bank cards and OTP functionality | With special applications where an attractive design is required | With large deployments for situations where an extra function button is required | With professional desktop users and users who are visually impaired or blind |

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