Introduction; About Idynamo 5 Gen Iii; Key Features - Magtek iDynamo 5 Gen III Installation And Operation Manual

1 - Introduction

1 Introduction
1.1

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.
In addition to reading multiple tracks of data from a card, iDynamo models incorporate MagnePrint
technology, so a card's unique MagnePrint fingerprint is included with the track data in each transaction.
To maximize card security, when a cardholder swipes a card, the device encrypts card data and
MagnePrint data before they leave the encapsulated magnetic stripe reader head using the Triple Data
Encryption Algorithm (TDEA, also known as Triple DES).
iDynamo models manage encryption keys using DUKPT (Derived Unique Key Per Transaction) key
management. DUKPT uses a base derivation key to encrypt a key serial number that produces an initial
encryption key which is injected into the device prior to deployment. After each transaction, the
encryption key is modified per the DUKPT algorithm, so each transaction uses a unique key. The data is
encrypted with a different key for each transaction.
1.2

Key Features

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Uses USB-C Receptacle compatible with Android, iOS, and Windows Devices.
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Bi-directional card reading.
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Reads encoded data that meets ANSI/ISO/AAMVA standards.
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Reads up to three tracks of card data.
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Non-volatile memory for storage of protected and settable properties (such as unit serial number).
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MagnePrint supports Extended MP 198 bytes.
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Contains a unique, permanent serial number for tracking.
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Encrypts track data MagnePrint values before they leave the magnetic stripe reader head.
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Provides no clear text confirmation for cardholder Name, Expiration Date, Service Code, and a
portion of the PAN as part of the masked track data.
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Supports mutual authentication mode for use with Magensa.net.
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Qwantum card supported.
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