eDynamo - Technical Specifications

The MagTek eDynamo is a secure card reader authenticator (SCRA) designed to give merchants the flexibility to accept both magnetic stripe and EMV chip card transactions. With dual connectivity—USB and Bluetooth Low Energy (LE)—the eDynamo supports both mobile and countertop use cases, offering a single, cost-effective solution for secure payment acceptance.

Key Features

• Supports both magstripe and EMV chip card transactions.

• Connects via USB HID (Windows PCs/tablets) or Bluetooth LE (iOS, Android, Windows).

• Rechargeable Li-ion battery supports 1,000+ swipes between charges.

• MagneSafe® Security Architecture: strong encryption, tokenization, tamper detection, and unique serial IDs.

• Ergonomic, compact design with optional docking station for countertop use.

• Compatible with Magensa Services for decryption and security validation.

Payment Methods Supported

• Magstripe Cards

  • Triple Track (TK1/2/3), bidirectional read.

  • ISO 7810, 7811; AAMVA driver licenses.

• EMV Chip Cards

  • EMVCo L1 and L2 certified.

  • ISO/IEC 7816 compliant.

• Contactless / NFC Payments

  • Not supported (for NFC, consider other MagTek devices).

Reliability and Operation

• MSR / SCRA Swipes: up to 100,000

• EMV Insertions: up to 100,000

• First-time Read Rate: High accuracy with defined slot width and head pressure.

• Operating Temperature: 32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C)

• Humidity: 5% to 90% non-condensing

Connectivity & Compatibility

• USB (Micro-USB B)

  • Plug-and-play HID device.

  • Compatible with Windows 7, 8.1, 10.

• Bluetooth Low Energy (2.4 GHz)

  • Compatible with:

    • iOS 7.1+

    • Android 4.4.2+

    • Windows 8.1 and 10

• Supported Platforms: iOS, Android, Windows.

Power & Battery

• Rechargeable Battery: 800 mAh Li-ion polymer with coin cell backup.

• Charging: Micro-USB; full charge in ~3 hours.

• Power Supply:

  • USB: 5 VDC, ~500 mA

  • Battery: 3.7 VDC, <100 mA

Security & Compliance

• Encryption: 3DES with DUKPT key management.

• MagneSafe® Security Architecture: encryption, tokenization, card/counterfeit detection, tamper recognition.

• Unique Serial Numbers: Non-changeable device IDs.

• Certifications:

  • FCC (U.S.)

  • CE (Europe)

  • UL (safety certification)

  • RoHS compliant (lead-free).

Physical Specifications

• Dimensions: 2.45 in. (L) × 1.52 in. (W) × 0.97 in. (H)

• Weight: 2.2 oz (60 g)

• Optional Docking Station (Part Number: 21079809): stabilizes device and extends swipe path.

• Built-in lanyard attachment for mobility.

Integration & SDKs

• Communicates via USB HID or Bluetooth LE.

• Compatible with other MagneSafe V5 devices (e.g., Dynamag via USB, DynaPro Mini via Bluetooth LE).

• MagTek provides SDKs for iOS, Android, and Windows for seamless custom POS integration.