About Solution Planning - Magtek eDynamo Installation And Operation Manual

1 - Introduction
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About Solution Planning

A smooth deployment of an eDynamo solution requires some up-front planning and decision-making:
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Determine what type of host eDynamo will connect to. This can be a computer with a USB port or a
host with Bluetooth 4.0 hardware that supports Bluetooth LE. When planning, include any additional
support or devices required by the host, such as physical locations, mounting, and power connections.
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Determine what software will be installed on the host and how it will be configured. Software can
include operating system, transaction processing software, security software, and so on. Include any
additional support required by the software, such as network connections.
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Select which connection type the solution will use. eDynamo can connect physically via USB or via
Bluetooth LE, and logically as a vendor-defined HID device or GATT device, respectively.
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Determine how eDynamo should be configured, and specify that when you order devices. For
example, although eDynamo comes with factory default passwords, it is a good idea to choose and set
non-default passwords early in the planning process, or request non-default passwords when ordering
devices.
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Determine what the solution will use as a primary power source. eDynamo can be powered by a
USB host through the USB port, or can be powered by its internal rechargeable battery.
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Determine the battery recharge schedule(s). For example, in high-traffic mission-critical solutions,
it may be appropriate to keep a spare device configured and charged for fast swap-out.
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Determine how eDynamo will be physically presented to the cardholder. This includes whether the
device will be handheld or mounted to a countertop. When planning placement, be sure to consider
the connection type and power source. For example, if the primary data connection is USB, the
mounting location should be within reasonable USB cabling distance from the USB host.
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Determine how eDynamo will be branded. The optional docking station offers a recessed location
for adding custom-branded labels. For details, see MagTek document D998200109 eDynamo
Docking Station Custom Label Artwork Specifications.
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