Overview and Product Highlights

  • Published on Aug 22, 2025
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Document Overview

This document introduces the Central Pay through three sections: Product Highlights, How to Use This Product, and How to Deploy This Product.

In the Product Highlights section, we offer a comprehensive description of the product's major functionalities and technical specifications, providing an overview of its capabilities.

The How to Use This Product section provides step-by-step instructions for operating the product, ensuring users can effectively utilize all its features.

The How to Deploy This Product section covers server setup and reader setup to enable the product to be usable.

Product Highlights

Central Pay Lite is an innovative payment and control solution designed specifically for the laundry market. By using a single VQF unit as the central reader, customers can select and pay for multiple washers and dryers in one transaction, saving time and enhancing the overall user experience. With versatile payment options, remote management capabilities, and future-ready expandability, Central Pay Lite empowers laundry operators to streamline operations, improve customer satisfaction, and increase revenue.

A Central Pay kiosk for laundry payments with instructions and payment options displayed.

  • Flexible Mounting Options
    Supports both wall-mounted and free-standing installations to suit different site layouts.

  • Centralized Control with VQF
    A single VQF acts as the central processor, allowing users to select and start multiple machines in one seamless payment process.

  • Scalable Machine Support
    Capable of managing over 20 washers and dryers in a single location.

  • Advanced Remote Management
    VQF and connected machine readers support remote price changes, remote restarts, and remote firmware upgrades.

  • Multi-language (coming soon) and Multi-currency Support
    Ideal for diverse customer ba    ses and international markets.

  • Digital Receipts
    Offers email and SMS receipts for customer convenience and environmental benefits.

  • Multiple Payment Methods
    Supports credit card payments, with mobile app and code-based payment options coming soon.

  • Tablet Integration for Enhanced UX (coming soon)
    Customers can connect their own or KioSoft’s tablet as an extended display for a larger, more intuitive user interface.

  • Smart Retry with Code (coming soon)
    If a machine fails to start after payment, the system can automatically generate a credit code with the remaining balance, ensuring customer satisfaction and encouraging repeat business.

Technical Specs

Dimension

122 (H) x 86 (W) x 48 (D) mm

Weight

500g

Processor

32-bit MIPS Security Processor, 1.0GHz

Memory

128 MB Flash (up to 1 GB), 64 MB RAM

Display

4” 320x480 pixel color TFT, capacitive multi-touch screen

Communication

Ethernet 10/100 Base T,

Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n),

Bluetooth 2.1/4.2

Magnetic Strip Reader

ISO 1/2/3 track bi-directional, conforming to ISO7810/7811, 600,000 swipes

Smart Card Reader

EMV L1, ISO 7816, 1.8V, 3V, 5V, Synchronous & asynchronous

T = 0, and T = 1, 500,000 insertions

Contactless Reader

EMV Contactless L1, ISO/IEC 14443, Type A/B,

ISO 18092, MIFARE, NFC

Power Supply

MDB Port: 10-45V

Peripheral Ports

1 x USB-Type C, 1 x RJ45 (LAN), 1 x MDB, 1 x COM

Operating Temperature

-20°C to +70°C (-4°F~158°F)

Storage Temperature

-20°C~70°C (-4°F~158°F)

Operating Humidity

5% to 95% (non-condensing)

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