Magtek iDynamo 5 Quick Installation Manual

Product Overview
iDynamo 5 (Gen III) is a compact secure card reader authenticator (SCRA)
that reads magnetic stripe cards that conform to ISO standards. iDynamo
5 (Gen III) is made for iOS, Android, and Windows devices equipped with a
USB-C interface. When a cardholder swipes a card, the device encrypts card
data before they leave the encapsulated magnetic stripe reader head using
the Triple Data Encryption Algorithm (TDEA, also known as Triple DES) and
DUKPT key management.
Major Components
Power
During normal operation, iDynamo 5 (Gen III) is powered through its
connection to the host. iDynamo 5 (Gen III) does not come equipped with
a battery, if it does not receive adequate power from the host the device
powers off.
How to connect
Installing iDynamo 5 (Gen III) is a straightforward process. It is important to
thoroughly inspect a new device before deployment, and regularly inspect
devices in live usage (including its immediate surroundings) to make sure
malicious individuals have not tampered with it.
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Before connecting iDynamo 5 (Gen III) device, be sure it is configured
to use the correct USB configuration (USB HID, USB KB, iAP).
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In order to change configuration, you must use the current configured
setting and HOST type to change.
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If the device is accidentally configured to use the iAP connection type,
you must use an iAP connection HOST to change the configuration.
Quick Installation Guide
Setup and Installation
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iDynamo 5 (Gen III)
Secure Card Reader Authenticator
Works with Android, iOS, and Windows
Operating Systems
Connecting to Android Host
Ensure Android HOST supports USB On-The-Go. Ensure connection is set to
USB HID. This setting may be specified on a sales order, or configured using
sample tools, sample code, or custom software.
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Install any mounting brackets or adapters.
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Power on the HOST.
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On the HOST, install and configure the HOST SOFTWARE.
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Connect READER to the HOST.
To Disconnect
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Ensure HOST SOFTWARE is closed.
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Carefully disconnect the READER.
Connecting to an iOS Host
Ensure READER is configured to use the correct USB configuration (iAP, USB)
as the primary host interface.
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Install any mounting brackets or adapters.
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Power on the HOST.
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Connect the READER through the USB-C.
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After a few seconds, the iOS host will pop up "App Not Installed"
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Go to the APP STORE to install the app.
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If "App Not Installed" does not appear: On the iOS HOST go to
SETTINGS > GENERAL > ABOUT > select iDynamo 5 (Gen III) to show
reader's ABOUT page
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In the READER ABOUT page select FIND APP FOR ACCESSORY
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Install and configure the HOST SOFTWARE.
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The HOST SOFTWARE should recognize the READER.
To Disconnect
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Ensure HOST SOFTWARE is closed.
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Carefully disconnect the READER.
Connecting to a Windows Host
Ensure READER is configured to use the correct USB configuration as the
primary host interface.
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Install any mounting brackets or adapters.
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Power on the HOST.
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On the HOST, install and configure the HOST SOFTWARE.
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Connect the READER to the HOST.
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Use the HOST SOFTWARE to connect to the READER.
To Disconnect
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Ensure HOST SOFTWARE is closed or disconnected.
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Turn off HOST display.
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Carefully disconnect the READER.
Cable Connection
Use the cable shipped with the READER to connect from the USB-C
receptacle to the HOST device.