Hand Held TT8500 Specifications
Ideal for applications at the point of sale, the service desk or in the pharmacy, the TT8500 provides an ideal solution for payment processing and signature capture, as well as targeted in-lane communications through its vibrant display.
Simple Payment Processing
Bi-directional, three-track card reader ensures easy and accurate card reading.
Small Design
Requires minimal valuable counter space.
Large, Easy-to-Use Display
Color or monochrome screen is easy to read and provides true finger-touch navigation.
Provides Payment Security
VISA Pin Entry Device (PED) approved with a dedicated security processor.
Built to Endure High-Traffic Retail Environments
A passive stylus and field-replaceable screen protector make the TT8500 easier and less expensive to maintain.
SOFWARE
Point of Sale Controls
UnifiedPOS Control
Hand Held Products UnifiedPOS Controls (includes the Hand Held Products JavaPOS and Hand Held Products OPOS controls)
Development Tools
Software Development Kits (SDKs)
These are all the tools developers need to develop rich applications for the Transaction Terminal. The TT8000 Series Software Development Kit (SDK) includes scripting tool (TTAdvantage88) to create TT8000 Series scripts, host to script tools to interface to TT8000 Series scripts, and samples.
TT Loader.zip
Tool to download scripts and graphics for TT8000 Series Transaction Terminals.
Accessories

Part Number |
Description |
| 100000583 |
Replaceable Screen Protector Overlay-Use with bezel |
| 300000100 |
Rear mounting tethered stylus holder with set screw and 2 sided tape. |
| 300000160 |
Riser Stand for countertop use |
| 30104-0088 |
ADA keypad with tether |
| PS12U-2 |
230v (50Hz) Power Supply |
| PS12U-21E |
110v Power Supply |
| 42206251-01E |
12' RS-232 Cable |
| 42206254-01 |
12' IBM 46XX cable, 9A/9B |
| 42206251-02 |
30' RS-232 Cable |
| 42206253-01E |
12' RS-232 Cable with Aux |
| 42206254-02 |
30' IBM 46XX cable, 9A/9B |
| 42206281-01 |
12' IBM Retail USB cable for Windows operating system |
| 42206372-01 |
"L" Connector cable |
| TT880020-01 |
Tethered stylus with set screw |
Service and Repair
Hand Held Products, in conjunction with our Authorized Service Centers, deliver consistent, high-quality service and repair of your products - anywhere in the world.
- Platinum Service - For large installations with unique repair service requirements, we enable you to build your own optimum service plan to suit your needs.
- Gold Service - For mission-critical data collection applications, preconfigured spare devices shipped overnight to your location.
- Silver Service - Guaranteed three-day repair turnarounds to minimize downtime.
- Bronze Service - Guaranteed turnaround times at a minimal cost.
- Extended Warranty - When turnaround time is not a key factor, but being covered matters.
Professional Services
Our team of Hand Held Products professionals and business partners can assist you with in-depth solution planning and project execution, ranging from site analyses and consulting to software application development and system installations - all helping ensure that your project goals and long-term needs are met.
Software Services*
Our software consultants and Business Solution Partners work as an extension of your development team to understand your specific application requirements. Once determined, our software engineers will help create custom applications and tools to fit your exact business needs. Software services include:
- Software project management
- Software application design and development for batch and wireless environments
- Middleware interface development
- Quality control and application debugging
- Code review
- Application porting to new environments
- Application support
In developing software applications, we follow the rigorous industry standard Carnegie-Mellon Software Institute’s Capability Maturity Model (CMM). This modular approach ensures your application is portable and sustainable throughout the lifecycle of your solution.
*Software Services are quoted on a project basis and our end-users always maintain control of
application code.
Remote Device Management Services
Our highly trained staff can help you effectively plan for and deploy your remote device management solution with services including site analysis, consulting, installation and training.
Consulting Services
Hand Held Products can assist you in designing or configuring your data collection system. Our highly trained consulting staff can enhance or supplement your own project team, ensuring a successful implementation. Consulting services include:
- RF network analyses and site surveys
- Troubleshooting
- Software requirements definition
- Project specification and needs development
- Software development training for mobile applications
Enterprise Class Services
For customers engaged in large-scale deployments, our Enterprise Class Services provide comprehensive solutions configuration, reporting, and sustainment services for your most complex deployments - all with minimal impact to your internal resources.
Equipment Configuration and Staging (ECS)
Device staging and configuration can be an extremely inefficient process to manage internally. We have the ability to save you time and money, improving your overall ROI—by providing devices completely configured for a full “out of the box” solution. ECS services include:
- Battery charging
- SIM Card installation with EMEI reporting
- SD Card installation and testing
- Tethered stylus attachment
- Screen protector installation
- Terminal emulation loading
- Custom software application loading and configuration
- I/O connector cover installation
- Custom kitting and packaging
Application and Configuration Sustainment
From the day your device leaves our factory until its retirement, we protect the integrity of your unique configuration, ensuring consistent and predictable service and repair—regardless of how long the device has been in service.
- Service devices are returned with all of your applications and device settings installed.
- Software updates can be made throughout the lifecycle of your devices, allowing your service package to keep up with you.
Custom Hardware Configuration
Specifically designed for enterprise-class customers with unique requirements, we offer the option to customize your hardware solutions in a variety of ways:
- Overlays
- Labeling
- Keyboards
- Housing colors
- Laser-etched marked housing
Drop-Ship Service and Reporting
If you don’t have a central warehouse, or don’t want the hassle of distributing new equipment to multiple locations, Hand Held Products can manage this for you. We have the capability to drop-ship your order to multiple locations and provide you with reports detailing what equipment went to which locations. |