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User Manual

Introduction

About This Document

This document provides instructions to use the iDynamo 5 Gen III Utilitysoftware for demonstrating card swipe, configuration, and firmware updating. Supported devices are iDynamo 5 Gen III in HID or Keyboard mode. It is part of a larger library of documents designed to assist implementers. For details, see the product Support pages on www.magtek.com.

The following documents are essential:

  • iDynamo 5 Gen III Secure Card Reader Programmers Manual Commands

System Requirements

  • A Windows 10 or above host with available USB port

  • Microsoft .NET 4.6.1 and above installed on the host

  • USB-C cable with USB Type-A or USB-C for host connection

  • Software 1000009588 iDynamo 5 Gen III Utility, provided by MagTek

How to Download, Install, and Launch the Software

To download iDynamo 5 Gen III Utilitysoftware, follow these steps.

  1. Download the software with the name 1000009588.zip (iDynamo 5 Gen III Utility) from MagTek.

  2. Extract the .zip file on the host’s hard drive.

  3. Download and install Microsoft .NET 4.6.1 or above from https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download/dotnet-framework.

  4. Launch iDynamo5Gen3Utility.exe.

  5. See the steps in the sections below to connect to a device.

Device Requirements

  • Make sure the device is configured in USB HID or Keyboard mode.

How to Connect to Devices Using iDynamo 5 Gen III Utility

To connect via USB interface listed in the Connection Type box, follow these steps:

  1. For best results, use the cable that is included with the device.

  2. Connect the USB-C end of the cable to iDynamo 5 Gen III device.

  3. If you plan to route the cable out the back of the device, route the cable through the cable management clip to change its direction. Even if you are not routing out the back, you may use the cable clip for strain relief to help stabilize the mechanical connection when cardholders or operators move the device or the cable.

  4. Route the cable in the desired direction (e.g., out the back, left, right, or down into the countertop).

  5. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the host’s USB port.

  6. As soon as the device starts receiving power through USB, it automatically powers on.

  7. Launch the iDynamo 5 Gen III Utility and select USB device in the USB Type list, then press the connect button.

  1. The log shows the information of the device and interface type.

Device Information

  1. To disconnect the device, press Disconnect button.

How to switch interface type.

To switch interface type, follow these steps:

  1. Select the desired interface type under the Interface Type list box, then press the Set button to change the interface type.

  1. After the interface type is changed, this message will show, please unplug then plug in the device.

How to Update Firmware

To update firmware, follow these steps.

  1. Before you update the firmware, please obtain the latest firmware from MagTek support team, and then save it to local storage.

  2. Please make sure the device is in HID mode, if not, please follow the instructions in step 3 to switch device to HID mode.

  3. Press the Update Firmware button.

  4. Browse to the folder that contains the new firmware from MagTek, select the firmware file, and press the Open button.

  1. Check the status displayed in the software.

How to Use the MSR Transaction Demo

The following instructions detail how to perform MSR transactions using USB.

HID Mode MSR Transaction

To perform an MSR transaction if your device is in HID mode, follow these steps.

  1. Select the MSR tab, then swipe an MSR card.

Keyboard mode MSR Transaction

To perform an MSR transaction if your device is in Keyboard mode, follow these steps.

  1. Select the MSR tab, swipe an MSR card, and then observe the Keyboard Mode Output data.

  1. Press Parse Data to parse the data.

How to use Command Tools

To send commands to device, follow these steps.

  1. Select Command Tools tab, then enter command to the Input text box.

  1. Select Command Type, Extended, then press Send button, and then observe the response in the output text box.

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