> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.verifone.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.verifone.com/hardware-products/hardware/android-devices/carbon-series/carbon-mobile-5-cms/carbon-mobile-5-cms-installation-guide/device-overview.md). # Device Overview This chapter provides a brief description of the Verifone Carbon Mobile 5 and Verifone Carbon Mobile 5 with Printer devices. The Verifone Carbon Mobile 5 device is a best-in-class, single-screen commerce solution. A secure wireless handheld mobile payment device that allows merchants to process credit/debit card transactions anywhere. In combination with Verifone Connect digital services, it offers checkout, payment, and the ability to run Android applications, like loyalty and inventory. It also enables clients to remotely monitor and update their devices using Verifone's estate management solution. The Verifone Carbon Mobile 5 device supports Bluetooth BLE and Wi-Fi and meets PCI 5.X SRED requirements for maximum security. The Verifone Carbon Mobile 5's small, sleek design makes it easily pocketable while supporting all payment methods - magnetic stripe, EMV (Europay MasterCard and VISA), and NFC (Near Field Communication)/CTLS (Contactless), including Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay mobile wallets. The easy-to-read color touch screen supports all payment related user interactions, including secure PIN (Personal Identification Number) entry. {% hint style="info" %} **NOTE** Verifone ships two variants of the Verifone Carbon Mobile 5 device for different markets. Your device may have different features described in this section. {% endhint %} The Verifone Carbon Mobile 5 device has two variants: * Verifone Carbon Mobile 5 * Verifone Carbon Mobile 5 with Printer The two variants (Verifone Carbon Mobile 5 and Verifone Carbon Mobile 5 with Printer) differ in battery size and printer and printer SKU has an audio jack.

Figure 1. Carbon Mobile 5 and Carbon Mobile 5 with Printer (front view)

*** ## Key Features and Benefits | Features | Verifone Carbon Mobile 5 | Verifone Carbon Mobile 5 with Printer | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Processor** — Cortex A7 Quad Core, 1.1GHz (QCOM MSM8909) | Yes | Yes | | **Memory** — 2 GB RAM, 16 GB Flash, Secure processor: 128 MB DRAM, 256 MB Flash | Yes | Yes | | **Display** — 5" (720 × 1280) HD IPS LCD touchscreen | Yes | Yes | | **Keypad** — On-screen, Navigator possible | Yes | Yes | | **Printer** | NA | Yes | | **Payment** — MSR, SCR, CTLS | Yes | Yes | | **Audio** — Loudspeaker, Microphone | Yes | Yes | | **Communication** — 4G LTE, 3G, 2G, Bluetooth 5.0 BLE, 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz Wi-Fi, 802.11 a, b, g, n, GPS, GLONASS | Yes | Yes | | **Peripheral Ports** — USB-C, OTG, Charging pins | Yes | Yes | | **Camera** — 5 MP, Auto-focus, Fast scanner, LED aimer, LED torch, 2 MP front | Yes | Yes | | **Barcode reader** | Yes | Yes | | **Battery** | 3900 mAh | 6200 mAh | | **Dimensions** | Length: 165.7 mm, Width: 77.9 mm, Height: 15.8 mm, Weight: 275 g | Length: 184.29 mm, Width: 77.9 mm, Height: 32.7 mm / 59.55 mm (Head), Weight: 495 g with full paper roll | | **Security** — PCI PTS 5.X approved, SRED, Supports AES DUKPT | Yes | Yes | | **Power Supply** | 5V 2A charging, 3900 mAh Li-Ion rechargeable battery | 5V 2A charging, 6200 mAh Li-Ion rechargeable battery | | **SIM/SAM** — 1 Nano SIM, 1 micro SAM or 2nd micro SIM | Yes | Yes | | **Card Reader** — Triple track MSR, EMV L1-approved smart card, ISO, NFC/CTLS | Yes | Yes | | **Environmental** — Operating: 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F), Storage: -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F), Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing | Yes | Yes | | **Printer** | NA | High-speed thermal printer: 30 lps, Paper roll: Max 57.65 mm Length x Max 40 mm diameter | Verifone Carbon Mobile 5 provides Magnetic-Stripe Card reader (MSR), Smart Card (SC) and Contactless (CTLS) payment processing with a 5-inch (12.7 cm) color TFT capacitive touch panel LCD screen. Printer SKU variant provide additional expansion an embedded Internal Thermal Printer (ITP). ### BT and Wi-Fi Performance The dynamic combination of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi provides convenience to wireless payment with fewer dropped transactions, and flexible point-of-sale options. ### Modern Application Environment * The Verifone Carbon Mobile 5 offers 2GB and 16G Flash memory, which supports multiple applications. * The primary smart card reader and the MSAMs safeguard sensitive financial data and support multiple smart card schemes. * Verifone Carbon Mobile 5 units are certified for ISO 7816-1 and ISO 7816-3 standards for smart card solutions, as well as ISO 14443 type A & B and ISO 18092 standards for CTLS operations. * The VeriShield security architecture meets published specifications for PCI PTS POI and provides sophisticated file authentication to prevent execution of unauthorized software on Verifone Carbon Mobile 5 devices. ### Accepts All Forms of Payment On-the-Go * Accommodates all payment types - Magnetic stripe, EMV, Contactless/NFC, and mobile wallets along with a 5-inch color touch screen with digital PIN pad and signature capture. ### Ease of Use * The lightweight, compact, stylish, and ergonomic balance provide a convenient payment experience for the user. * Horizontal, bi-directional, magnetic stripe card reader at the top of Verifone Carbon Mobile 5 features an enlarged card entrance and delivers optimal card swiping and reading. * Easy to hold, easy to carry. The Verifone Carbon Mobile 5 unit's compact size allows it to easily fit in your pocket and provides lanyard holes, on both sides of the device, to attach wrist/neckbands. ### Performance and Durability * Secure and powerful 300 MHz processing encrypts and completes transactions quickly. * High-capacity, lithium-ion rechargeable battery for CM5 only (3.85V / 3900 mAh). * The USB-C port allows for convenient product charging as well as connection to accessories, and Android, iOS, and Windows devices. * Drop-tested up to 1.2 m on the marble floor surface. ### Security * PCI PED (PIN Entry Device) 5.X approved for PIN-based transactions. * TLS/SSL protocols * Direct key injection using industry standard HSMs. * VeriShield Retain * VeriShield Remote Key * Verifone Secure Data * VeriShield Total Protect * Master Card TQM * IPP8 functionality plus multiple AES DUKPT engines. * EMV L1 and L2 * ISO7816-3, ISO7816-10, and EMV 4.3 standards. ### Connectivity **USB host/device port** * 1 USB Type-C Receptacle (can be used for charging) * Support Android UART software debug (TXD, RXD) * Support Secure Processor UART software debug (TXD0, RXD0) * Android USB 2.0 High Speed Host/Client Support * Secure Processor USB 2.0 High Speed Host/Client * Support 5V/500mA for external USB peripherals * USB host or device is configured by Software * The Verifone Carbon Mobile 5 USB-C port is on the right-hand side * Smart device communication is through USB-C **Cellular (wireless communication)** * 4G LTE (3GPP R8 Cat.4 FDD and TDD) * 3G UMTS (3GPP R8 DC-HSDPA/HSPA+/HSDPA/HSUPA/WCDMA) * 2G GSM (R99/GPRS/EDGE) **Bluetooth (wireless communication)** * Bluetooth 5.0 (BR/EDR+BLE) * RF transmitter output power Class 1 * RF receiver GFSK typical -90dBm, ð/4 PSK typical -90dBm, 8-DPSK typical -83dBm **Wi-Fi (wireless communication)** * Wi-Fi 2.4GHz / 5GHz dual band, 802.11 a/b/g/n ### Main Battery * Removable battery * Nominal capacity/voltage: 3900mAh/3.85V (CM5) or 6200mAh/3.7V (CM5P) ### Fuel Gauge * Host-side fuel gauge with Coulomb counter function *** ## Verifone Carbon Mobile 5 Bases The Verifone Carbon Mobile 5 Base provides a stable mounted platform for the Verifone Carbon Mobile 5 terminal. The base comes in two versions: * Verifone Carbon Mobile 5 Charging Base * Verifone Carbon Mobile 5 Full-Feature Base The Charging Base supports charging only with no communication functionality. The Full-Feature Base supports several connectivity options and provides serial connection for peripherals (like ECR, check reader, barcode reader, etc.). The USB host port is for maintenance purposes and supports a USB flash drive. ### Verifone Carbon Mobile 5 Charging Base The Charging Base accommodates and supplies power to the Verifone Carbon Mobile 5 Printer terminals.

Figure 2. Carbon Mobile 5 Charging Base, front and rear

### Verifone Carbon Mobile 5 Full-Feature Base The FF Base supports any failover communication and Ethernet connections for Verifone Carbon Mobile 5. The failover will be supported in all network interfaces available in a terminal.

Figure 3. Carbon Mobile 5 Full-Feature Base, front and rear

The FF Base supports a maximum of seven simultaneous terminal connections via Bluetooth (BT) as well as the following: | Cable | Configuration | | ------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------- | | Ethernet port | RJ-45 socket (for connecting PINPad to LAN infrastructure) | | RS232 port | RJ-45 socket | | USB ports | Micro USB and type A USB | --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.verifone.com/hardware-products/hardware/android-devices/carbon-series/carbon-mobile-5-cms/carbon-mobile-5-cms-installation-guide/device-overview.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.