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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.

Customization Available

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

APPLICATIONS

tDynamo is built for versatility.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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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