2 - Installation
iDynamo 5 and iDynamo 5 (Gen II)| Secure Card Reader Authenticator | Installation and Operation Manual
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Installation
Installing iDynamo is a straightforward process: The acquirer or manufacturer configures the encryption
keys before deployment. Operators need only set up a host with appropriate software, configure the
software, and connect the device to the host. This section provides general information about setting up
solutions that incorporate iDynamo, including installing host software and connecting the device.
2.1
About Host Software
In any solution, iDynamo is connected to a
host
, which must have software installed that knows how to
communicate with the device, and which is capable of performing actions intended to be carried out when
a cardholder swipes a card. To set up the host software to work with iDynamo, follow the installation and
configuration instructions provided by the vendor of the host or the host software. For details about
developing host software, see section
5 Developing Custom Host Software
2.2
How to Connect to a Host
iDynamo connects to an iOS host via the 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 iOS
host being used, and which enhances the stability of the connection between iDynamo and the host.
To connect iDynamo to your selected iOS host for the first time, follow these steps:
1)
Make sure you have the correct adapter sleeve for the iOS host you are connecting to. Check the
label on the adapter sleeve against the list of available accessories in
on page
. See
Appendix B iDynamo Adapter Sleeves
for a guide to identifying them.
2)
Connect the adapter sleeve to iDynamo.
3)
Power on the iOS host.
4)
Connect the adapted iDynamo to the iOS host. Make sure all components are seated firmly.
5)
After a few seconds, the iOS host will pop up an
App Not Installed
window. Press the
App Store
button to open the App Store and browse through the list of all compatible apps.
6)
If the
App Not Installed
window does not pop up, it is likely an iDynamo has been connected to the
host in the past and the host already has a compatible app installed. Follow these additional steps to
trigger the same process manually:
a)
On the iOS host, select
Settings
to open the
Settings
page.
