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tDynamo Gen II

tDynamo (Gen II) is L3 certified with the Magensa Gateway for faster integration. tDynamo (Gen II) offers Apple VAS support and is ready to accept magnetic stripe cards, EMV Contactless, EMV Contact Chip, and NFC mobile wallets for line-busting, centralized countertop, and roaming teller solutions.

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Handheld or Securely Mounted – Your Environment – You Decide

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

Customization Available

  • tDynamo (Gen II) comes standard in white for a sleek clean look, but can be custom ordered in black*.
  • (*Minimum qty required. Contact your sales professional for details.)

The Options You Need in Your POS Solution

Custom mounting adapters can be produced to attach tDynamo (Gen II) to a variety of phone, tablet, and computer surrounds for mobile, countertop, and unattended payment solutions. Contact a representative to see if we can custom build a device holder that fits your needs. Custom solutions are available with minimum quantities and signed agreements. Pictured below is the MagTek uniVERSE Clip; made to take advantage of OtterBox cases using the uniVERSE Clip, for easier exchange of devices.

Accept a Variety of Payment and Access Transactions, Connect via USB or Bluetooth LE Connectivity

tDynamo (Gen II) is a versatile reader with a sleek design. Now you can accept classic plastic to mobile wallets and just about everything in between. Accept swipe, tap, and dip for payments and support MIFARE® Classic, MIFARE® Ultralight, and NTAG® for access control in this small form factor. tDynamo (Gen II) 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 (Gen II) is a versatile reader with a sleek design. With the variety of payment methods in the market today, tDynamo (Gen II) 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 (Gen II) is ready to accept Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, Google Pay, and more.

Branch Automation with Contactless Solutions

Ready to assist with consumer ID verification and fast tap and go solutions, tDynamo (Gen II) 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 (Gen II) 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

Magnetic stripe reader

Secure Card Reader Authenticator


Three track, bidirectional, ISO 7810, ISO 7811, AAMVA, ISO Type B, Other
6 ips to 60 ips

EMV Contact Chip Reader

EMVCo L1 and L2 Contact Reader


ISO/IEC 7816-1, 2, 3, & 4 Identification Cards Integrated Circuits with Contacts
EMV ICC Specifications for Payment Systems Version 4.3, L1 Contact and L2 Contact
L1 and L2 ISO/IEC 7816
CLICK HERE

EMV Contactless Reader

EMVCo L1 and L2 Contactless Reader


EMV Contactless Level 1 Version 3.0
D-PAS®, PayPass/MCL®, payWave®, Expresspay®;
CLICK HERE

NFC Contactless Reader / Mobile Wallet Acceptance

ISO/IEC 18092, ISO/IEC 14443 (Type A/B)


Mobile wallets including but not limited to
Google® Pay, Samsung® Pay, Apple® Pay;
Apple Vas Protocol;
MIFARE® Classic, MIFARE® Ultralight®, NTAG®


Reliability and Operation

MSR / SCRA swipes

100K

EMV insertions

100K

Operating System Compatibility

iOS, Android, and Windows

Status indicators

Contactless LEDs (green);
Status LED (Red/Green/Blue/Amber)

Device Compatibility

iPad, iPhone, Android, and Windows select devices


General

Connection Method

USB 2.0;
Bluetooth LE

Wireless

(Frequency 2.4 MHz)

YES

Display

NA

Secure Key Pad

NA

Optional Accessories

Optional charging stand

Opional OtterBox® uniVERSE adaptor

Magensa Web services

L3 Certified Gateway, Remote Services, Tokenization, Encryption, Authentication


Electrical

Charging

Rechargeable

USB 2.0 charge
Charging Time:4.2 Hr

Battery

Lithium Polymer

Current and Power

Power via USB or Battery.
USB: 5 VDC


Security and Certifications

Compliance

AAMVA, FCC, EU, UR/CUL, TQM

See Installation Manual for Complete Details

EMV L2 Contact

Click here

MagneSafe Security Architecture

MagTek V5 with Encryption, Tokenization, Authentication, Dynamic Data

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 (82g) | with stand: 10oz (285 g)

Mount/Stabilizer

Optional charging stand


Environmental

Storage temp and Operating temp

32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C)

Operating & Storage humidity non-condensing

10% to 90%

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