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Package Inspection Documentation

iDynamo 5 (Gen III) is a compact secure card reader authenticator (SCRA) that reads magnetic stripe cards that conform to ISO standards. iDynamo models are made for iOS, Android, and Windows devices equipped with a USB-C interface. When a cardholder swipes a card, the device encrypts card data before they leave the encapsulated magnetic stripe reader head using the Triple Data Encryption Algorithm (TDEA, also known as Triple DES) and DUKPT key management.

Overall Form Factor

The basic form factor of the package is a folded white cardboard box with a cardboard insert where the device is nestled into the box. There are no rips or added materials on the package other than product and Lot labels. The package only has one color ink printed on the package: black. The box is made with corrugated white cardboard.

Back of Package

Industry certification logos showing compliance are printed on the back of the package as shown.

Manufacturer

Manufacturer address is shown.

Top of Package

The top of the package is printed as shown, with MFi logo, QR Code for Package inspection document and Quick Installation Guide, URL Links and product name and description.

Left Side of Package

On the left side of the package is printed with the contents and the product label is adhered.

Right Side of Package

The right side of the package lists the storage guidelines and CAUTION content regarding temperature and humidity.

Front of Package

The front of the package lists the product name, product category, and is secured with Security Tape.

Security Tape

Security tape wraps onto the bottom of the package from the front flap of the package.

Adhered

Here security tape is applied and secured. Wrapping front to bottom of package.

Tape - Removed Tape

Tape is removed VOID and OPENED appear on tape.

Package - Removed Tape

Tape is removed VOID and OPENED show as the inverse ink on the package.

Bottom

Security Tape

The Security Tape wraps from the front flap to the bottom of the package.

Make certain there are no signs of tampering.

Lot Label

The Lot label is adhered on the bottom of the box. Make certain there are no false labels added or signs of tampering.

Inside

Dynamo 5 (Gen III) products are nestled inside the package for transit. The package includes the device, cable(s), device inspection document, and quick installation guide.

To check for PCI Validation check the Hardware and Firmware ID. Hardware ID is printed on the label. The Firmware ID is accessible via the device.

Go to the PCI compliance web page and search for MagTek, and find the product name. Compare the Hardware ID and Firmware ID: https://www.pcisecuritystandards.org/assessors_and_solutions/pin_transaction_devices

As part of your inspection, include the following for your inspection audit:

  • Be certain to have a list of the devices and include the details listed on the product label.

  • It may be helpful to take photos of the front, back, and sides of each device.

Be certain to check device part numbers, serial numbers, and IDs and check physical connections. Use the chart below as a checklist to inspect the device for signs of tampering.

Are there signs of tampering?

YES

NO

Package Inspection

Form Factor - check overall form factor

Front

Check form factor

Look for signs of tamper

Check printing and no added labels

Left, Right, and Back Sides

Check form factor

Look for signs of tamper

Check printing and no added labels

Check product label

Front Flap

Check Security Tape

Look for signs of tamper

Check printing and no added labels

Check form factor

Bottom

Check Security Tape

Look for signs of tamper

Check printing

Check form factor

Check lot Label

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