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    tDynamo

    tDynamo is ideal for reading magnetic stripe cards, contact and contactless EMV cards, and NFC mobile wallets. Perfect for teller window or retail point of sale applications, tDynamo can be used almost anywhere.

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    Handheld or Securely Mounted – Your Environment – You Decide

    tDynamo card reader and its optional charging stand allow you to go from countertop-mounted to a handheld device quickly and without the use of tools. In the stand, tDynamo can be fastened with a security latch and the stand can be hard-mounted to the counter. Out of the stand, tDynamo is ready for mobility.

    tDynamo Handheld or Securely Mounted – Your Environment – You Decide

    Customization Available

    tDynamo comes standard in white. Custom colors are available with minimum orders. Reach out to a sales professional for details.

    tDynamo Customization Available

    The Options You Need in Your POS Solution

    Custom mounting adapters can be produced to attach tDynamo to a variety of phone, tablet, and computer surrounds for mPOS, countertop, and unattended payment solutions. Contact a representative to see if we can custom build a device holder that fits your needs. Below are some renderings of custom fittings we have designed in the past. Available with minimum quantities and signed agreements.

    tDynamo The Options You Need in Your POS Solution

    Mobile Card Reader with USB or Bluetooth LE Connectivity

    tDynamo is a versatile reader and offers both USB and Bluetooth LE interfaces. Connect the way that makes sense for your needs.

    tDynamo Mobile Card Reader with USB or Bluetooth LE Connectivity

    Accept More Payment Types - Including Contactless Cards and NFC Wallets

    tDynamo is a versatile reader with a sleek design. With the variety of payment methods in the market today, tDynamo delivers magnetic stripe, EMV chip card, and contactless/NFC in a small form-factor. Now you can accept classic plastic to mobile wallets and just about everything in between.

    tDynamo Accept More Payment Types - Including Contactless Cards and NFC Wallets

    Mobile Card Reader with Engineered Design

    With a small form-factor, this mobile card reader delivers a long smooth swipe-path with excellent performance and one of the highest first swipe read rates in the industry. The chip card insertion slot is smooth and easy to access, while the contactless antenna is centered and easy to find. tDynamo is ready to accept Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, Google Pay, and more.

    tDynamo Mobile Card Reader with Engineered Design

    MAGENSA SERVICES | Solutions as a Service

    Couple tDynamo with Magensa for faster development, reduced PCI scope, enhanced customer experience, gift card and loyalty card processing, remote services, tokenization of card data for recurring payments, invoicing, and certified access to major processors through the Magensa Payment Protection Gateway (MPPG).

    tDynamo MAGENSA SERVICES | Solutions as a Service

    APPLICATIONS

    tDynamo is built for versatility.

    tDynamo APPLICATIONS

    Branch Automation with Contactless Solutions

    Ready to assist with consumer ID verification and fast tap and go solutions, tDynamo is ready for self-service, assisted, or handheld solutions.

    tDynamo Branch Automation with Contactless Solutions

    Offer the Best in Merchant Services

    Deliver the best in payments to your merchant customers with a sleek digital payment acceptance device. Merchants benefit from exceptional security, affordability, use of space, versatility, and faster transactions.

    tDynamo Offer the Best in Merchant Services

    Ready for Fast, Mobile and Contactless Solutions

    However you accept payments, tDynamo allows you to bring your point of sale wherever you need to go. It is the perfect solution for deliveries, curbside pickup, pay-at-the-table, and so much more.

    tDynamo Ready for Fast, Mobile and Contactless Solutions

    MagneSafe Security Architecture

    MagneSafe® is a digital identification and authentication architecture that safeguards consumers and their personal data. Designed to exceed PCI regulations, MagneSafe leverages strong encryption, secure tokenization, counterfeit detection, tamper recognition, data relevance and integrity, and dynamic digital transaction signatures, which together validate and protect the entire transaction and each of its components.

    tDynamo MagneSafe Security Architecture

    Specifications

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    Payment Methods

    Magstripe secure card reader authenticator
    Triple Track (TK1/2/3); Bidirectional read
    ISO 7810, 7811; AAMVA driver licenses
    YES
    4 ips to 60 ips

    EMV chip contact
    EMVCo L1 and L2 ISO/IEC 7816
    YES
    Terminal type 21 and 24
    EMV contactless
    EMVCo L1 and L2, EMV Level 1 /C-2/C-3/C-4/
    ISO/IEC 14443 (Type A/B)
    YES


    NFC Contactless / Mobile Wallets
    SO/IEC 14443 |(Type A, Type B)C-6 EMV Contactless, Apple Pay®, D-PAS®, ExpressPay®, Google Pay, PayPass™ payWave®, Samsung Pay®
    YES


    Reliability and Operation

    MSR / SCRA swipes 100K
    EMV insertions 100K
    Operating System iOS, Android and Windows
    CPU and memory Cortex M3, 1 MB memory
    Status indicators

    Contactless LEDs (green);
    Status LED (Red/Green/Blue/Amber)
    Device Compatibility iPad, iPhone, Android, Windows select devices

    General

    Connection Method

    USB 2.0;
    Bluetooth LE
    Wireless
    (Frequency 2.4 MHz)
    Bluetooth LE

    Interface USB Type C with high current
    USB 2.0 com, Bluetooth BLE
    Display NA
    Secure Key Pad NA
    Optional Accessories Optional charging stand
    Web services Magensa Services

    Electrical

    Charging


    Rechargeable
    USB 2.0 charge
    Charging Time:4.2 Hr
    Battery Li-ion Polymer
    Current and Power

    Power via USB or Battery.
    USB: 5 VDC

    Security and Certifications

    Compliance YES
    EMV L2 Contact Click here.
    Data protection 3DES encryption
    RSA for L2 transaction
    DUKPT key management
    MagneSafe Security Architecture
    Unique, non-changeable device serial number
    YES
    Tamper Evident / Resistant

    Mechanical

    Dimensions
    L x W x H or L x W x D
    3.94 x 3.25 x 0.61 in.
    (100 x 82.5 x 15.5 mm)
    Weight Reader: 3oz (83g)
    with stand: 10oz (285 g)
    Mount/Stabilizer
    Optional charging stand

    Environmental

    Operating and storage temp 32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C)
    Operating and storage humidity non-condensing 10% to 90%

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