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Magtek iDynamo 5 Gen III Installation And Operation Manual

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iDynamo 5 Gen III
Secure Card Reader
Installation and Operation Manual
January 2024
Document Number:
D998200614-100
REGISTERED TO ISO 9001:2015
MagTek I 1710 Apollo Court I Seal Beach, CA 90740 I Phone: (562) 546-6400 I Technical Support: 562-546-6800
www.magtek.com

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  • Page 1 5 Gen III Secure Card Reader Installation and Operation Manual January 2024 Document Number: D998200614-100 REGISTERED TO ISO 9001:2015 MagTek I 1710 Apollo Court I Seal Beach, CA 90740 I Phone: (562) 546-6400 I Technical Support: 562-546-6800 www.magtek.com...
  • Page 2 No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the express written permission of MagTek, Inc. MagTek® is a registered trademark of MagTek, Inc.
  • Page 3 Table 0-1 - Revisions Rev Number Date Notes January 02, 2024 Initial Release iDynamo 5 Gen III| Secure Card Reader | Installation and Operation Manual Page 3 of 31 (D998200614-100)

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Technical Specifications ....................... 25 Appendix B Troubleshooting ........................28 App Does Not Detect iDynamo ....................28 Bad Reads / Swipe Not Detected ....................28 iDynamo 5 Gen III| Secure Card Reader | Installation and Operation Manual Page 4 of 31 (D998200614-100)
  • Page 5 Warranty, Standards, and Certifications ................29 Limited Warranty ............................29 FCC Information .............................. 31 CE STANDARDS ............................... 31 UL/CSA ................................31 RoHS STATEMENT ............................31 iDynamo 5 Gen III| Secure Card Reader | Installation and Operation Manual Page 5 of 31 (D998200614-100)

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Introduction About iDynamo 5 Gen III iDynamo 5 Gen III is a compact secure card reader (SCR) that reads magnetic stripe cards that conform to ISO standards. iDynamo models are made to work with multiple host operating systems including Windows and Android devices connecting via USB-C. iDynamo can also connect to iOS host devices via a USB-C to Lightning adaptor, see Table 2-2 - iDynamo Accessories.

  • Page 7: About Idynamo Components

    Figure 1-1 Figure 1-2 Figure 1-1 - iDynamo 5 Gen III Major Components (Front) Figure 1-2 - iDynamo 5 Gen III Major Components (Back) iDynamo 5 Gen III| Secure Card Reader | Installation and Operation Manual Page 7 of 31 (D998200614-100)

  • Page 8: About Terminology

    During a transaction, the host and its software interact with the operator, such as a cashier or bank teller, while the device interacts with the cardholder. iDynamo 5 Gen III| Secure Card Reader | Installation and Operation Manual Page 8 of 31 (D998200614-100)

  • Page 9: About Solution Planning

    • Determine how iDynamo should be configured and specify when you order devices. MagTek or your reseller can advise. For deep detail about configuration options and how they affect device behavior, see D998200587 iDynamo 5 Gen III Programmer’s Manual (COMMANDS), available...
  • Page 10 Cleaning Accessory, Alcohol Cleaning Card 96700025 (Optional) iDynamo 5 Gen III Cable, USB-C To USB-C, Right Angle 90 1000009531 Degree Cable, USB-C to Lightning C78, VBUS-23 1000009471 iDynamo 5 Gen III| Secure Card Reader | Installation and Operation Manual Page 10 of 31 (D998200614-100)

  • Page 11: Handling And Storage

    Handling to Avoid Damage Upon receiving the device, inspect it to make sure it originated from an authentic source and has not been tampered with. For details, see D998200620 iDynamo 5 Gen III SRED, Device Inspection Manual, available from MagTek.

  • Page 12: Installation

    Before unpacking the device, it is important to inspect its secure packaging to make sure it has not been tampered with in storage or in transit. MagTek provides details for inspecting the integrity of the device’s secure packaging in D998200621 iDynamo 5 Gen III SRED, Package Inspection Manual...
  • Page 13 Connect Connection State Connected 7) To disconnect from the host and power down iDynamo, unplug the cable from the device’s USB-C receptacle. iDynamo 5 Gen III| Secure Card Reader | Installation and Operation Manual Page 13 of 31 (D998200614-100)

  • Page 14: Connecting To An Ios Host

    Lightning connector. Some hosts also may use an additional adapter sleeve, either included with the device or available from MagTek, which varies based on the type of host being used, and which enhances the stability of the connection between iDynamo and the host.
  • Page 15 4 - Installation iDynamo 5 Gen III| Secure Card Reader | Installation and Operation Manual Page 15 of 31 (D998200614-100)
  • Page 16 MagTek Test Card Reading. If you are using the app, follow these steps: MagTek Test a) At the bottom of the app, select Lightning iDynamo 5 Gen III| Secure Card Reader | Installation and Operation Manual Page 16 of 31 (D998200614-100)

  • Page 17: Connecting To A Windows Host

    The device can be mounted to the host via external sleeve. 4.3.2 How to Mount iDynamo 5 Gen III This document describes how to use iDynamo 5 Gen III securely. Using the device in any way other than the approved methods described in this document invalidates the PCI PTS POI approval of the device.
  • Page 18 Overall dimensions of the device are shown in Figure 4-1. On request, MagTek can provide a 3D model of the device’s envelope to assist with the mechanical portion of solution design. MagTek strongly recommends building and testing prototypes with actual devices before finalizing the solution design.

  • Page 19: Configuration

    The device does not have an on-screen configuration interface. However, it does have settings the host can change using commands. These settings are documented as Properties in D998200587 iDynamo 5 Gen III Programmers Manual Commands iDynamo 5 Gen III| Secure Card Reader | Installation and Operation Manual Page 19 of 31 (D998200614-100)

  • Page 20: Operation

    5 Gen III| Secure Card Reader | Installation and Operation Manual Page 20 of 31 (D998200614-100)

  • Page 21: Card Reading

    Cardholders should swipe magnetic stripe cards in the MSR swipe path with the magnetic stripe facing away from the cardholder and into the device, as shown in Figure 6-1. Cardholders may swipe in either direction along the path. iDynamo 5 Gen III| Secure Card Reader | Installation and Operation Manual Page 21 of 31 (D998200614-100)
  • Page 22 6 - Operation Figure 6-1 - Swiping a Card Through iDynamo iDynamo 5 Gen III| Secure Card Reader | Installation and Operation Manual Page 22 of 31 (D998200614-100)

  • Page 23: Maintenance

    MagTek’s double-sided cleaning card 96700004 is designed to clean the magnetic read head in the MSR swipe path. Keeping the head clean is essential to the device’s functioning. MagTek recommends swiping a cleaning card once per week to avoid card misreads.

  • Page 24: Developing Custom Host Software

    UDYNAMO, ADYNAMO, BULLET, MDYNAMO, TDYNAMO(GEN I, II), DYNAWAVE, IDYNAMO 6, AND DYNAGLASS In addition to MagTek’s SDKs, custom software on any operating system can communicate directly with the device using the operating system’s native USB libraries and protocols. For details see D998200587 iDynamo 5 Gen III Programmer’s Manual COMMANDS.

  • Page 25: Appendix A Technical Specifications

    Display Size (viewable area) Not Applicable Display Resolution Not Applicable Keypad Not Applicable Security Characteristics Ingress Protection Not Applicable Tamper Protection Not Applicable iDynamo 5 Gen III| Secure Card Reader | Installation and Operation Manual Page 25 of 31 (D998200614-100)
  • Page 26 Operating Temperature 32°F to 95°F (0°C to 35°C) Operating Relative Humidity 5% to 90% without condensation Storage Temperature -4°F to 113°F (-20°C to 45°C) iDynamo 5 Gen III| Secure Card Reader | Installation and Operation Manual Page 26 of 31 (D998200614-100)
  • Page 27 Magnetic Read Head Life 100,000 card swipes ICC Read Head Life Not Applicable Battery Shelf Life Not Applicable Battery Cycle Life Not Applicable iDynamo 5 Gen III| Secure Card Reader | Installation and Operation Manual Page 27 of 31 (D998200614-100)

  • Page 28: Appendix B Troubleshooting

    • Card orientation. Make sure the card is oriented so the magnetic stripe is inside iDynamo and facing toward the thicker side of iDynamo (away from the MagTek lock logo). See section 6.3.2 How to Swipe Magnetic Stripe Cards. •...
  • Page 29 MagTek’s published specifications. This warranty shall be provided only for a period of one year from the date of the shipment of the product from MagTek (the “Warranty Period”). This warranty shall apply only to the “Buyer” (the original purchaser, unless that entity resells the product as authorized by MagTek, in which event this warranty shall apply only to the first repurchaser).
  • Page 30 CONTRACT PRICE FOR THE GOODS. MAGTEK’S SOLE LIABILITY AND BUYER’S EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES ARE STATED IN THIS SECTION AND IN THE SECTION RELATING TO MAGTEK’S LIMITED WARRANTY. iDynamo 5 Gen III| Secure Card Reader | Installation and Operation Manual Page 30 of 31 (D998200614-100)
  • Page 31 Reduction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) European Directive 2002/95/EC. The marking is clearly recognizable, either as written words like “Pb-free,” “lead-free,” or as another clear symbol ( iDynamo 5 Gen III| Secure Card Reader | Installation and Operation Manual Page 31 of 31 (D998200614-100)

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