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MagTek I 1710 Apollo Court I Seal Beach, CA 90740 I Phone: (562) 546-6400 I Technical Support: (888) 624-8350

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iDynamo 6

Secure Card Reader Authenticator
Installation and Operation Manual

August 2019

Document Number:

D998200321-20

REGISTERED TO ISO 9001:2015

Summary of Contents for iDynamo 6

Page 1: ...l Beach CA 90740 I Phone 562 546 6400 I Technical Support 888 624 8350 www magtek com iDynamo 6 Secure Card Reader Authenticator Installation and Operation Manual August 2019 Document Number D99820032...

Page 2: ...ards Institute ANSI EMV is a registered trademark in the U S and other countries and an unregistered trademark elsewhere The EMV trademark is owned by EMVCo LLC The EMVCo Contactless Indicator mark co...

Page 3: ...Secure Card Reader Authenticator Installation and Operation Manual Page 3 of 41 D998200321 20 Table 0 1 Revisions Rev Number Date Notes 10 Jul 19 2019 Initial Release 20 Aug 1 2019 Updated 450 mAh to...

Page 4: ...liability or warranty for goods resold in other than MagTek s original packages and for goods modified altered or treated without authorization by MagTek Service may be obtained by delivering the prod...

Page 5: ...XCEPT AS MAY BE STATED IN THIS AGREEMENT AND MAGTEK DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE MAGTEK SHALL...

Page 6: ...e equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the...

Page 7: ...2 1 About Host Software 16 2 2 How to Use the USB C Receptacle for Pass Through Charging 17 2 3 How to Install the Battery Pack 18 2 4 How to Install the Mounting Bracket 19 2 5 Connecting to an iOS...

Page 8: ...Battery Pack 32 3 4 4 How to Power On Power Off 32 3 4 5 How to Force Reset 32 3 5 Card Reading 33 3 5 1 About Reading Cards 33 3 5 2 How to Swipe Magnetic Stripe Cards 34 3 5 3 How to Insert Contact...

Page 9: ...mounting bracket included with the device can be used to enhance mechanical stability with many types of host including those with iOS Windows and Android operating systems iDynamo 6 delivers a smart...

Page 10: ...does not interfere with pass through charging of the host device iDynamo 6 is made for on the go transactions but can easily be built into other holsters and cases for a custom solution iDynamo 6 is m...

Page 11: ...cure Card Reader Authenticator Installation and Operation Manual Page 11 of 41 D998200321 20 1 3 About iDynamo 6 Components The major components of iDynamo 6 are shown in the figures below Figure 1 1...

Page 12: ...is designed to be connected to a host which is a piece of general purpose electronic equipment which can send commands and data to and receive data from the device Host types include PC computers lap...

Page 13: ...intended hosts Determine what the solution will use as a primary power source Depending on the model iDynamo 6 can be powered by the USB C receptacle or by the handheld host connection Lightning or US...

Page 14: ...lus iPad Pro 10 5 inch iPad Pro 12 9 inch 2nd generation iPad Pro 9 7 inch iPad Pro 12 9 inch 1st generation iPad mini 5th generation iPad mini 4 iPad Air 3rd generation iPad Air 2 iPad mini 3 iPad Ai...

Page 15: ...ntactless reader power input Host communication operating power input if plug disabled Battery pack contacts for Charging power output to battery pack Handheld power input from battery for contactless...

Page 16: ...the device 2 1 About Host Software In any solution iDynamo 6 is connected to a host which must have software installed that knows how to communicate with the device and which is capable of performing...

Page 17: ...ped with USB C receptacle which allows the host to continue charging while iDynamo 6 is connected to the host s power and data port This is called pass through charging To set up pass through charging...

Page 18: ...and the battery pack are clean see Figure 1 1 3 Rotate the battery pack so the contacts line up with the contacts on iDynamo 6 4 Press the battery pack onto iDynamo 6 until you feel it click into plac...

Page 19: ...amo 6 s housing Set them aside for possible future use 2 Slide the mounting bracket s retaining clips into iDynamo 6 s retaining holes until you feel them seat firmly in place 3 Make sure the mounting...

Page 20: ...re the battery pack is adequately charged 2 If you will be using the mounting bracket install it See section 2 4 How to Install the Mounting Bracket 3 Power on the iOS host 4 Plug iDynamo 6 into the h...

Page 21: ...er Authenticator Installation and Operation Manual Page 21 of 41 D998200321 20 c Select About to open the About page d Select the entry for iDynamo 6 to show the device s About page e In the device s...

Page 22: ...interpret incoming data from the device 11 Use the host software or the MagTek Test app to test swiping inserting and tapping a card For details about reading each payment type see section 3 5 Card Re...

Page 23: ...gh Charging Specifically in the case of iDynamo 6 with Lightning if the USB C receptacle is cabled to a host computer that host may also have limited command response communication with the device To...

Page 24: ...r from the USB C receptacle it is for battery pack host charging only See Table 1 1 for details about connection capabilities of each model 2 Make sure iDynamo 6 is configured to use the USB C recepta...

Page 25: ...d host b Press the USB button in the top menu bar The app should report the USB Connection State is Disconnected c Press the Connect button in the top menu bar Connection State should report Connected...

Page 26: ...41 D998200321 20 e After testing a swipe press the magnetic stripe card button in the top menu bar to open a menu and select Set MSR Off to disable the magnetic stripe read head and conserve power To...

Page 27: ...ug Details about connecting iDynamo 6 to an Android based host using the Micro USB B plug are slated for release in a future revision of this manual 2 7 How to Connect to a Windows Host Using the USB...

Page 28: ...cted Mode use the host software to establish a connection iDynamo 6 with Lightning connector also transitions to Connected Mode when a USB host establishes a logical connection through the USB C recep...

Page 29: ...battery pack is not charging and its charge level is good Amber Solid The battery pack is not charging and its charge level is fair Charge when possible Red Solid The battery pack is not charging and...

Page 30: ...beeper provides feedback to operators and cardholders about the internal state of the device The device sounds one short beep after it has successfully read a contactless tap and the cardholder can s...

Page 31: ...lements only the USB C receptacle for host communication and for power the device draws power from the connected host to power all operations except the integrated contactless reader To save power the...

Page 32: ...low on charge Use the included USB C cable to connect iDynamo 6 to a charger that is sold by or approved by the manufacturer of the host you are using See section 2 2 How to Use the USB C Receptacle...

Page 33: ...host communicates with the device and reports to the operator when the device is ready 5 The operator makes sure iDynamo 6 is receiving power from the host and has powered itself on When the device is...

Page 34: ...20 3 5 2 How to Swipe Magnetic Stripe Cards 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 i...

Page 35: ...Operation Manual Page 35 of 41 D998200321 20 3 5 3 How to Insert Contact Chip Cards Cardholders should insert chip cards into the chip card slot with the chip facing the cardholder and toward the slot...

Page 36: ...t app configured to process transactions For details see the documentation provided by the smartphone manufacturer and payment app publisher 2 Wait until the host software indicates it is ready for a...

Page 37: ...odic cleaning of iDynamo 6 s exterior may be required To clean the outside of iDynamo 6 wipe it down with a soft damp lint free cloth and then wipe it dry MagTek s double sided cleaning card 96700004...

Page 38: ...de higher level functions wrapped around Lightning communication protocols These libraries simplify the development of custom host software that interfaces with iDynamo 6 See 99510111 SOFTWARE SDK ADY...

Page 39: ...Bus Specification 2 0 compatible with 1 1 Physical Characteristics Dimensions H x W x T iDynamo 6 2 75 in 70 mm x 2 1 in 53 9 mm x 0 73 in 18 75 mm iDynamo 6 with battery pack 2 8 in 72 72 mm x 2 24...

Page 40: ...iDynamo 6 with battery pack Rechargeable Lithium Polymer LiPo Battery Capacity iDynamo 6 Not applicable iDynamo 6 with battery pack 400 mAh nominal used for contactless reader power only Battery Char...

Page 41: ...On The Go OTG support Environmental Tolerance Operating Temperature 32 F to 113 F 0 C to 45 C Operating Relative Humidity 5 to 90 without condensation Storage Temperature 32 F to 113 F 0 C to 45 C St...

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