1 - Introduction
eDynamo| Secure Card Reader Authenticator | Installation and Operation Manual
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Introduction
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About eDynamo
eDynamo, MagTek’s newest secure card reader authenticator (SCRA), gives users the flexibility needed
to securely accept a variety of payment card technologies. Whether accepting a traditional magnetic
stripe card or a contact EMV card, eDynamo gives merchants the ability to connect via USB or Bluetooth
Smart (Bluetooth LE), delivering one reader for mobile or stationary needs. This design leads to saving
the user money on a single, low-cost, yet highly secure device.
The dual interface delivers compatibility for traditional Microsoft Windows computers in addition to
Bluetooth Smart (Bluetooth LE) compatible tablets and smartphones. The low energy consumption
extends the life of its rechargeable battery when interfacing via Bluetooth LE, and the USB wired
connection keeps eDynamo up and running without worrying about battery life. eDynamo is a flexible,
reliable, and secure card reading solution.
Ideal for merchants and financial institutions, eDynamo offers the MagneSafe Security Architecture with
the convenience of a Bluetooth interface. This powerful combination assures card data protection,
transaction security and convenience needed to secure mobile applications with strong encryption and
proven card authentication.
eDynamo product features include:
EMV L1 and L2 (contact only)
Rechargeable battery with 5-year life
Red/Green/Amber General Status LED
Blue Bluetooth Status LED
Built-in lanyard attachment
Open standards-based encryption 3DES (TDEA)
DUKPT Key Management
MagnePrint® Card Authentication
Unique non-changeable device serial number
Immediate card data tokenization
Device/host authentication
Time bound session IDs
Ergonomic design simplifies card swiping
No cable to interfere with reader grip
Convenient battery charging via industry standard USB cables
Allows over 1000 card swipes or insertions between charges
