1 - Introduction
iDynamo 6| Secure Card Reader Authenticator | Installation and Operation Manual
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1.5
About Solution Planning
Smooth deployment of an iDynamo 6 solution requires some up-front planning and decision-making:
•
Determine the overall
functional requirements
and desired
user experience
of the solution
iDynamo 6 will be integrated into. For example, how iDynamo 6 and its host will be physically
presented
to the cardholder. This includes whether the solution will be handheld or permanently
mounted in a stand or enclosure, and whether the solution is intended to be used in portrait or
landscape orientation (iDynamo 6 can be used in either orientation). When planning placement, be
sure to consider:
a)
Power source availability
. For example, permanently mounted solutions should be within
reasonable cabling distance from the power source; handheld solutions need a designated secure
location with charging power available.
b)
Ergonomics
. For example, make sure there is adequate clearance for operators or cardholders to
easily find the critical components of the device, and to insert, swipe, or tap a card, or to tap a
contactless payment device.
•
Determine what
documentation
and
training
will be required from solution design through testing
and field deployment. For example, it may be necessary to develop a solution-specific installation
procedure for technicians, and training materials for operators.
•
Determine what type of
host
iDynamo 6 will connect to. Host types include iOS devices, Android
devices, and PCs. See
for a list of available models and their 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 USB plug). A removable battery pack, available from MagTek (see
), is required if you
want to use the device’s contactless functions when the solution is powered by a handheld host.
•
If using the battery pack, be sure to include it when ordering, and determine the
battery recharge
schedule(s)
. For example, in high-traffic mission-critical solutions, it may be wise to keep spare
devices configured and charged for fast swap-out.
•
Determine how iDynamo 6 will be
branded
. In large quantities, MagTek can accommodate custom
branding colors and trade dress. Contact a representative for details.
•
Determine what
software
will be installed on the host and how it will be configured. Software can
include operating system, transaction processing software, security software, and so on. Include any
additional support required by the software, such as network connections.
•
Determine how iDynamo 6 should be
configured
, and specify that configuration when you order.
MagTek or your reseller can advise. For deep detail about configuration options and how they affect
device behavior, see
D998200324 IDYNAMO 6 PROGRAMMER'S MANUAL (COMMANDS)
.
•
Determine how the solution will be
tested
and, if appropriate, how it will be
certified
.
•
Determine how the solution will be
maintained
maintaining the iDynamo 6 portion of the solution.
•
Determine how the solution will be
regularly inspected
for tampering, unauthorized added
components such as eavesdropping or skimming devices, and so on. Proper inspection requires
additional solution-specific training, instructions, and visual references.