Magtek tDynamo User manual

tDynamo
Secure Card Reader Authenticator
Quick Installation Guide
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Point-of-service and point-of-sale needs to be fast, reliable, and secure. tDynamo
delivers on all three and meets the growing demand from your customers to use the
latest technology in the easiest-to-use form factor. tDynamo is a simple way to take
a wide variety of payment methods, in a small, versatile device including magnetic
stripe, chip card, and contactless.
tDynamo Overview
tDynamo’s General Status LED (LED 4) and Status LEDs 3, 2, and 1 provide feedback to the
operator and cardholder about the internal state of the device:
• Green ashing: Powered on and ready, or indication to swipe a card.
• LEDs 4, 3, 2, 1 light in sequence: Device has read a contactless tap.
• All 4 LEDs on together: Device has just been powered on.
• LEDs 4, 3, 2, 1 light in combination: Battery check result after pressing pushbutton.
• Steady green: Host has initiated a contactless EMV transaction.
• Three Blue ashes: After pressing the pushbutton for 2 seconds, the device will transition
to Pairing Mode when the button is released.
• Short Blue Flashing: Flashing Blue (for pairing mode).
• Red LED: Operator is updating the rmware.
tDynamo’s beeper provides feedback:
• One short beep on startup: Testing sound.
• One short beep after it has successfully read a contactless tap: Cardholder can
safely remove the card or device from the contactless landing zone.
• Two short beeps: Occurs when a transaction is canceled.
• Two short beeps: Occurs when device is turned off.
Visual and Auditory Feedback
MAGTEK RECOMMENDS
CHARGING AT LEAST EVERY
6 MONTHS TO MAXIMIZE
OPERATION.
STORAGE TEMPERATURE:
32°F TO 113°F (0°C TO 45°C)

Major Components Overview
Power and Charging
tDynamo can be powered by one of two sources: USB or the built-in rechargeable
battery. It can be charged directly with the USB-C cable or via the optional stand.
MagTek recommends charging every 6 months to maximize operation.
Storage Temperature: 32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C)
Power On and OFF
ON: To power on the device when it is not docked, tap the pushbutton.
OFF: To power off the device, press and hold the pushbutton for 5 to 10 seconds.
USB-C Connector Power
Power via USB-C connector provides continuous power and charges the battery. The
device powers on automatically, and stays powered on.
Charging the Device Directly
Power via the rechargeable battery: we recommend manually powering the device
down when not in active use. A full recharge cycle for a completely drained battery
takes approximately 4.5 hours.
To charge the device using a USB-C cable, connect it to a USB charger or to a USB
host that provides at least 500mA @ 5V.
Charging the Device via the Docking Stand “stand”
To charge the device using the stand, set the tDynamo in the stand making certain it
is fully nested in and touches the charging contacts. Connect the stand’s USB cable
to a host that provides at least 500mA @ 5V.
Checking Battery Charge Level
To check the battery charge level, make sure the device is powered on, then briey
tap the pushbutton.
The Status LEDs light to show the battery level as follows:
1 LED: battery is at 50%
2 LED: battery is between 50-70%
3 LED: battery is between 70-90%
4 LED: battery is above 90%

Connection via USB and Bluetooth® LE
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End users need only set up a host with appropriate software, congure the software, and connect the device
to the host. tDynamo can connect to a host via a variety of connections.
How to Connect tDynamo via USB-C Connector
1. Power on the host.
2. Install the host software. It should be congured to connect with the tDynamo.
3. Check that tDynamo’s primary connection is USB-C.
4. Connect the small end of the USB cable to tDynamo’s USB-C connector.
5. Connect the large end of the USB cable to the USB port on the host.
How to Connect tDynamo via Bluetooth LE
1. Check that tDynamo’s primary connection is Bluetooth LE.
2. Close any other host connections to the tDynamo.
3. Install the host software.
4. Power on the tDynamo and check for adequate battery charge.
5. Press the pushbutton for 2 seconds until the Blue LED ashes 3 times, then release the pushbutton to
enter Pairing Mode. The LED ashes blue up to 2 minutes or until a host pairs or connects.
Continue to next steps based on your host device...
on iOS host
6. On the [iOS] host launch the [Settings] app, select [Bluetooth], and check host’s radio button is [On].
7. Use the app to pair with and connect to the tDynamo. [MagTek Test] in the app store behaves as
follows: a.) Launch host app. b.) Select [BLE EMV] as the device type. c.) Press the [Connect] button.
d.) Locate tDynamo 7-digit serial number on device label. e.) In the list of pairable devices, select
[tDynamo-serial number].
8. When host shows [Bluetooth Pairing Request] and requests passcode, enter congured passkey (or
default [000000], be sure to change later). LED goes from blinking blue, to green when paired.
10. The app should then report the device is now [Connected].
on Android host
6. On the [Android] host launch the [Settings] app, open [Bluetooth] settings or [Connected
Devices]>[Bluetooth] “settings page”, and check host has Bluetooth turned [On].
7. Press the [Search for Devices] / [Scan] / [Pair New Device] button to show the [Available Devices ] list.
Locate tDynamo 7-digit serial number on device label. In the list of pairable devices, select [tDynamo-
serial number].
8. When host requests passcode or PIN, enter congured passkey (or default [000000], be sure to change
later).
9. Then press [OK] button. The tDynamo appears in the [Paired Devices] list. LED goes from blinking blue,
to green when paired.
10. The app should then report the device is now [Connected].
on Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 Host
6. Enter desktop mode and double click the [Bluetooth Devices] icon in the taskbar to launch the [Manage
Bluetooth Devices] window. Locate tDynamo 7-digit serial number on device label.
7. In the list of pairable devices, select [tDynamo-serial number]. [Ready to Pair] should show under the
name. Select the device and press/click [Pair] button.
8. When host requests passcode or PIN, enter congured passkey (or default [000000], be sure to change
later). Then press [Next].
9. Windows should return you to the [Manage Bluetooth Devices] page and after a short period of time
shows [Connected] below the device you are pairing with. [Connected] means the same as paired, but
there is no active data connection until the host software initiates one. LED goes from blinking blue, to
green when paired.
How to unpair the tDynamo from a Bluetooth LE Host
iOS Host
1. On the [iOS] host launch the [Settings] app, select [Bluetooth].
2. Press the “i” information icon next to the devices’s name in the [My Devices] list.
3. Select [Forget this Device] and make sure the tDynamo disappears from [My Devices]
Android Host
1. Locate the device in the [Bluetooth] conguration page.
2. Press the settings (gear) icon.
3. Press the [Unpair] or [Forget] button and check that the device disappears from the [Paired Devices] list.
Windows 8.1 or Windows 10
1. Locate the device in the [Manage Bluetooth Devices] window.
2. Press the [Remove Device] button.
Windows 10
1. Select the device in the [Bluetooth and Other Device Settings] window.
2. Press [Remove device] button.

Compliance
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 Contactless Indicator mark, consisting of four graduating arcs, is a trademark owned by and used with permission of EMVCo, LLC.
MAGTEK: Registered to ISO 9001:2015 © Copyright 2019 MagTek, Inc. PN D998200266 rev. 30 4/19
MagTek® Inc., 1710 Apollo Court, Seal Beach CA 90740 p 562-546-6400 | support: 651.415.6800 | [email protected]
FCC INFORMATION
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the 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 equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Caution: Changes or modications not expressly approved by MagTek could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
CE STANDARDS
Testing for compliance with CE requirements was performed by an independent laboratory. The unit under test was found compliant with standards
established for Class B devices.
UL/CSA
This product is recognized per UL 60950-1, 2nd Edition, 2011-12-19 (Information Technology Equipment - Safety - Part 1: General Requirements), CSA
C22.2 No. 60950-1-07, 2nd Edition, 2011-12 (Information Technology Equipment - Safety - Part 1: General Requirements).
ROHS STATEMENT
When ordered as RoHS compliant, this product meets the Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) Reduction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)
European Directive 2002/95/EC. The marking is clearly recognizable, either as written words like “Pb-free,” “lead-free,” or as another clear symbol
( ).
How to Swipe Magnetic Stripe Cards
Cardholders should swipe magnetic stripe cards in the
MSR swipe path, indicated by the bidirectional MSR
swipe symbol shown on the device’s face. The magnetic
stripe must face toward and into the device. Cardholders
may swipe in either direction.
How to Insert Contact Chip Cards
Cardholders should insert chip cards into the chip card
slot, indicated by the chip card orientation symbol shown
on the device’s face.
How to Tap Contactless Cards / Devices
Cardholders should tap contactless cards or devices on
the landing zone, indicated by the EMVCo Contactless
Indicator symbol on the device’s face. After successfully
communicating with the card or device, tDynamo lights all
four status LEDs green and beeps once. The cardholder
may then remove the card or device from the contactless
landing zone. If the cardholder is using an electronic
payment device, ensure the payment device has NFC turned
[On]. Please note, NFC antenna vary by make & model.
Accepting Payments