The Convenience U CARWACS 2022 show wrapped up last week – September 13 and 14 were busy days at the Toronto Congress Centre. After being on hold for two years due to COVID-related concerns, it was great to be back in Canada to see old friends and make new ones.
Hamilton Manufacturing was among over 140 other exhibitors at this year’s show. In addition to all the programs, breakout sessions, and educational opportunities – the tradeshow floor was the main attraction. We brought two of our innovative kiosks: the Commander and CTK. These kiosks are excellent options for car wash owners looking for quality hardware that offers state-of-the-art functionality and security. The Commander and CTK are also directly compatible with Hamilton’s cloud-based software: Hosted Solutions. Hosted Solutions gives wash owners tools to analyze site data and performance, manage a Custom Mobile App, and support ExpressPass LPR & RFID systems.
The Commander
Hamilton’s Commander boasts a compact design without sacrificing design or functionality. The Commander is dimensionally identical to Hamilton’s Gold Line and ACW cabinets, and has many powerful features typically found in larger kiosks, including the following standard features:
- 10.4” touchscreen display,
- Door and cabinet wraps
- Ingenico iUC285 EMV/Chip credit card acceptance with contactless/NFC (USA Market)
- Barcode scanner
- XE validator (with Tokenote® acceptance, 1,000 bill capacity)
- Microcoin multi-coin acceptor (accepts up to 12 coin types)
- 600 quarter capacity hopper
- High strength door with MEDECO® locks
- Automated voice prompts
- Programmable special event times and pricing
- Receipt printer
- Status updates via SMS or email
- Constant Voltage Transformer (CVT)
- Validated payment application (PCI PA-DSS) and ETL listed
All Commander kiosks are custom built to meet your needs, and the following are available as configuration options:
- Free-standing or brick-in cabinet style options
- 26″ and 32″ console and pedestal base options
- Cash acceptance with Mars Cashflow (900 bill capacity)
- Verifone UX solution (pinpad, EMV/chip reader for debit/credit/Interac Flash, contactless/NFC reader) for Canadian merchants
- Female or male voice prompts (custom voice prompts also available)
- Custom touch screen theme
- Custom wrap design
The CTK
Hamilton’s Cashless Transaction Kiosk (CTK) is an excellent option for wash owners not wanting to handle bills, coins, or tokens. It is the narrowest of the Hamilton kiosk lineup and only 18” wide, but still features a large touchscreen display. The CTK’s standard features include:
- 15” touchscreen display
- Free-standing cabinet
- Ingenico iUC285 EMV/Chip credit card acceptance with contactless/NFC (USA Market)
- Automated voice prompts
- Programmable special event times and pricing
- Status updates via SMS or email
- Receipt printer
- Constant Voltage Transformer (CVT)
- Validated payment application (PCI PA-DSS) and ETL listed
Like the Commander, CTKs are custom built for your wash. The following are available as configuration options:
- Curb, surface, walk up, and truck height base mounts
- Bar code scanner
- Verifone UX solution (pinpad, EMV/chip reader for debit/credit/Interac Flash, contactless/NFC reader) for Canadian merchants
- Female or male voice prompts (custom voice prompts also available)
- Custom touch screen theme
- Custom wrap design
We enjoyed our time at the 2022 Convenience U CARWACS show and are already looking forward to 2023!
