--- title: DC Direct™ slug: datacap-api-overview/dc-directtm docTags: createdAt: 2025-12-08T15:02:07.974Z --- ## What is DC Direct™? DC Direct is a semi-integrated solution which embeds payments logic into payment device(s) to facilitate a direct communication between the device and NETePay Hosted™. No Datacap hardware or software is necessary. The POS simply initiates a request through an HTTP or HTTPS POST and DC Direct captures customer cardholder data and securely sends it to Datacap's NETePay Hosted platform. DC Direct offers an optional Standalone non-integrated mode for use cases which require a Standalone payment terminal. *** ## How DC Direct™ Works Once connected to the internet, the DC Direct device is ready to receive payment requests from the POS. The POS terminal communicates over the local, in-store network to the DC Direct device using an HTTP request. The DC Direct device prompts the customer for payment, collects cardholder data, and makes an outgoing HTTPS request to NETePay Hosted. From there, the request is routed to a backend processor for authorization, and the response flows back to the POS terminal. DC Direct supports two communication methods: **Local** and **Server** POST. Local POST allows for local communication to DC Direct via HTTP POST with Store and Forward capabilities. Server POST allows for communication via HTTPS POST to our cloud environment. *** ## DC Direct Configuration To configure DC Direct: ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem Connect PIN pad to data and power source using included cables *(varies by device model)* ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Initiate DC Direct parameter download through PIN pad *(varies by device manufacturer)* ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Identify PIN pad IP address using [Device Discovery](docId\:Czd73A3En6uXCt7AhJ58L) *(optional for local communication only)* ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Process payments ::: :::: For server communication to the pad it is important to note communication between the service and device is done on TCP port 5080, so any installations need to make sure that port is open in their firewall. Refer to the [DC Direct set-up guide](https://datacapsystems.com/dc-direct-setup-guide) for PIN pad specific set-up instructions. *** ## DC Direct™ Supported Devices :::hint{type="info"} View the full list of DC Direct Supported devices [here](https://datacapsystems.com/compatible-devices?ucterms=folder\:dc-direct-1731688320-1) ::: ### PAX Android - [PAX A77](https://datacapsystems.com/pax-a77) - [PAX A6650](https://datacapsystems.com/pax-a6650) - [PAX A6630](https://datacapsystems.com/pax-a6630) - [PAX A920MAX](https://datacapsystems.com/pax-a920max) - [PAX A800](https://datacapsystems.com/pax-a800) - [PAX A920 Pro](https://datacapsystems.com/pax-a920-pro) - [PAX A30](https://datacapsystems.com/pax-a30) - [PAX A35](https://datacapsystems.com/pax-a35) - [PAX A3700](https://datacapsystems.com/pax-a3700) - [PAX Aries8](https://datacapsystems.com/pax-aries8) - [PAX IM30](https://datacapsystems.com/pax-im-30) ### Ingenico AXIUM - [Ingenico DX4000](https://datacapsystems.com/ingenico-dx4000) - [Ingenico DX8000](https://datacapsystems.com/ingenico-dx8000) - [Ingenico EX6000](https://datacapsystems.com/ingenico-ex6000) - [Ingenico EX8000](https://datacapsystems.com/ingenico-ex8000) - [Ingenico RX5000](https://datacapsystems.com/ingenico-rx5000) - [Ingenico RX7000](https://datacapsystems.com/ingenico-rx7000) ### PamiTV - [PamiTV PamiPOP](https://datacapsystems.com/pamitv-pamipop) *** ## DC Direct Standalone DC Direct™ has an optional Standalone mode. Standalone is non-integrated and allows the merchant to take payments by manually entering transactions on the payment device. Toggle between Semi-integrated and Standalone mode on demand. ### Standalone Supported Devices DC Direct Standalone is supported on the following payment devices: | **PAX Android** | **Ingenico AXIUM** | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------- | | [A920 Pro](https://datacapsystems.com/pax-a920-pro) | **[EX8000](https://datacapsystems.com/ingenico-ex8000)** | | [A920MA](https://datacapsystems.com/pax-a920max)[X](https://datacapsystems.com/pax-a920max) | **[EX6000](https://datacapsystems.com/ingenico-ex6000)** | | [A77](https://datacapsystems.com/pax-a77) | **[DX8000](https://datacapsystems.com/ingenico-dx8000)** | | [A6650](https://datacapsystems.com/pax-a6650) | **[DX4000](https://datacapsystems.com/ingenico-dx4000)** | | [A6630](https://datacapsystems.com/pax-a6630) | | | [A800](https://datacapsystems.com/pax-a800) | | ### Standalone Supported Trancodes | **Supported Trancodes** | | -------------------------------------------------------- | | [EMVParamDownload](docId\:SqPcMVl8V2b65E5tNxBg1) | | [EMVSale](docId\:ew3hRRLONbsSdje0uKSjH) | | [EMVPreAuth](docId\:IKBDD6IIH-NAZYZLy6xfL) | | [EMVReturn](docId\:tbAYmohqQRrcAuL9-GW1k) | | [EMVZeroAuth](docId\:oITFGx2W7x7GUj9o2QNfv) | | [PrePaid EMVIssue](docId:0Lew6XQRwG5mA3dLFdL7C) | | [PrePaid EMVVoidIssue](docId:8WzmtZ4iTK3FjaLBodwcb) | | [PrePaid EMVBalance](docId\:mIo6tUteczau3D8TguPTH) | | [VoidSaleByRecordNo](docId\:eJxmoKy1LhjwSaZWZxLAf) | | [AdjustByRecordNo](docId:3jFHHfhkYTFJXEWZNWL7v) | | [PreAuthCaptureByRecordNo](docId\:JzZvJhdWgydTWkUdG-zSB) | | [VoidReturnByRecordNo](docId:-gw0gdgOBpB-txHtiDFTa) | | [PrintReceipt](docId:0eUND7OUhUie9wGzDoPDI) | ### Other Supported Features DC Direct Standalone also supports the following features: - Surcharging - Payment Fee / Convenience fee - Store & Forward Offline Processing - Manual Entry - Credit / Debit / Gift Sales - User Management Additional features may require deployment setup/configuration in [PSCS](https://dsipscs.com/PSCS/). :::hint{type="info"} See [support documentation](https://datacapsystems.com/support-articles/dc-direct-pax-standalone-quick-reference-guide) for Standalone configuration ::: ## Request Full Access to DC Direct API :::CtaButton{label="Request Access" externalHref="https://dsidevportal.com/request-access" openInNewTab="true"} ::: :::hint{type="success"} **Get started:** Request developer credentials for free access to every product's integration guide. :::