General purpose handheld with bluetooth wireless technology or star cordless system (56 pages)
Summary of Contents for Datalogic Gryphon I GBT/GM4200 Series
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Gryphon™ I GBT/GM4200 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE General Purpose Handheld Bar Code Reader with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology or Datalogic’s STAR Cordless System™...
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Relative Size and Location of Green Spot......12 Linking the Reader............13 Link Datalogic Devices to Base .......... 13 Link Scanner as Serial Device to a Bluetooth Host... 13 Link Scanner as HID device to a Bluetooth host ....14 Power Off ..............
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Contents Caps Lock State............27 Reading Parameters ............ 28 Good Read Green Spot Duration ........28 Operating Modes ............30 Scan Mode ................30 Technical Specifications..........33 LED and Beeper Indications ......... 36 Troubleshooting ............37 Warranty..............38 Ergonomic Recommendations ........39 Technical Support............
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GRYPHON™ GBT/GM4200 DESCRIPTION The Gryphon™ product series from Datalogic has been perceived as one of the most innovative readers since the beginning and the new generation of 4200 and 4500 series wireless readers reinforce this concept thanks to the battery wireless charging system that, coupled with an...
GBT/GM4200 and spare battery pack parts must be periodically recharged. For instance, by using a WLC4190 cradle powered up with a 12V Datalogic AC/DC adapter (cod.8-0935) or a USB Type-C cable for at least 30 minutes each 3 months. GRYPHON™ I GBT/GM4200...
Setting Up the Reader Positioning the Base Station The base station/charger may be set up in desk applica- tion to hold the reader in two different positions, either a horizontal or vertical position, in order to provide the most comfortable use depending on the needs. Figure 1 - Horizontal Position This position is preferred, unless a different specific posi- tioning is required, for its outmost ease of insertion as...
Reader, Cradle and LEDs Description READER, CRADLE AND LEDS DESCRIPTION LEDs on the gun provide information about the battery charging status as well as data transmission. Figure 3 - Gryphon Base LEDs Scan Window Trigger Battery & Recharge LED Good Read LED Capacitive Touch Service Button Power LED Recharge LED...
Interface (I/F) Cable connector into its port in the under- side of the Base Station. Figure 4 - Connecting the Base Station Wall Plug Wall Plug Connector Connector AC/DC Adapter DC Power Cord I/F Cable Datalogic GBT/GM4200 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE...
Connecting the Base Station Securing the DC Power Cord (Optional) The DC power cord for the adapter can be secured to the bottom of the base in order to maximize the mechanical retention of the cable itself. The routing of the power cord can be changed to accommodate base station positioning: horizontal or wall mount.
System and Network Layouts SYSTEM AND NETWORK LAYOUTS Stand Alone Layouts Figure 7 - Single Reader Layout Figure 8 - Multiple Reader Layout In stand alone systems, each cradle is connected to a sin- gle Host. Figure 9 - Multiple Stand Alone Layout Many stand alone connections can operate in the same physical area without interference, provided all readers and cradles in the system have different addresses.
Using the GBT/GM4200 scanner USING THE GBT/GM4200 SCANNER Scanner LEDs Specific LEDs on the Gryphon Scanner provide information about good reading result (3GL) and battery status. The Battery Status information can be easily retrieved by double-tapping with your fingers on top of the head of the scanner.
Red fading = pre-charge The capacitive touch button can be used to force device connection via the Datalogic Aladdin Software tool and for paging the scanner when it is activated. Refer to the Gry- phon I GBT/GM4200 Product Reference Guide (PRG) for a more detailed explanation.
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Replacing the Battery Pack Carefully remove the battery cable out of its con- nector and extract the battery pack from its slot. Insert the new battery in the same position. Plug the battery cable into its connector. NOTE: When inserting the new battery into the handle, take care to position the battery and the connector as illustrated above.
Using the Gryphon™ I GBT/GM4200 USING THE GRYPHON™ I GBT/GM4200 The Gryphon™ I GBT/GM4200 reader normally works by capturing and decoding codes. It is equipped with an internal Motionix™ motion-sensing function which acti- vates the aiming system on device motion. The intelligent aiming system indicates the field of view which should be positioned over the bar code: Aiming System...
Using the Gryphon™ I GBT/GM4200 you will get a good read. Successful reading is signaled by an audible tone plus a good-read green spot LED indicator. Refer to the Gryphon I GBT/GM4200 Product Reference Guide (PRG) for more information about this feature and other programmable settings.
Linking the Reader LINKING THE READER Link Datalogic Devices to Base Before configuring the interface, it is necessary to link the handheld with the base. To link the handheld and the base, simply put it into the base. If the reader was previously linked to another base,...
Power Off Link Scanner as HID device to a Bluetooth host Use this procedure to send data to a Bluetooth host using the Bluetooth HID profile. If using a Bluetooth adapter on the host device, install any driver provided with the adapter. Scan the Link to Host in HID mode label below to make the scanner visible to the host device.
For interfaces other than those listed in this manual, see the Gryphon™ I GBT/GM4200 Product Reference Guide (PRG), available online at www.datalogic.com. Interface Selection The reader will support all the following host interfaces: •...
Configuring the Interface CONFIGURING THE INTERFACE Scan the appropriate programming bar code to select the interface type for your system. NOTE: Unlike some other programming features and options, interface selections require that you scan only one programming bar code label. DO NOT scan an ENTER/EXIT bar code prior to scan- ning an interface selection bar code.
Configuring the Interface IBM-46xx Port 5B reader interface Select IBM-P5B IBM-46xx Port 9B reader interface Select IBM-P9B USB Interface The reader attaches directly to a USB host, or a powered USB hub, and is powered by it. No additional power supply is required.
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Configuring the Interface USB (CONTINUED) Select USB Alternate Keyboard (with alternate key encoding) Select USB-OEM Select USB-KBD-APPLE (for Apple computers) GRYPHON™ I GBT/GM4200...
Configuring the Interface Keyboard Wedge Interface To use a Keyboard Wedge interface, scan the bar code for the desired keyboard type. KEYBOARD Select KBD-AT (AT, PS/2 25-286, 30-286, 50, 50Z, 60, 70, 80, 90 & 95 w/Standard Key Encoding) Select KBD-AT-NK (IBM AT PS2 with standard key encoding but without external kbd.) Select KBD-AT-ALT...
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Configuring the Interface KEYBOARD (CONTINUED) Select KBD-XT (PC/XT w/Standard Key Encoding) Select KBD-IBM-3153 (for IBM Terminal 3153) Select KBD-IBM-M for IBM Terminals 31xx, 32xx, 34xx, 37xx make only keyboard) Select KBD-IBM-MB (for IBM Terminals 31xx, 32xx, 34xx, 37xx make break keyboard) Select KBD-DIG-VT (for DIGITAL Terminals VT2xx, VT3xx, VT4xx)
Configuring the Interface Country Mode This feature specifies the country/language supported by the keyboard. Only the following interfaces support ALL Country Modes. USB Keyboard (without alternate key encoding) • AT, PS/2 25-286, 30-286, 50, 50Z, 60, 70, 80, 90 & 95 •...
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Configuring the Interface COUNTRY MODE (CONTINUED) Country Mode = Croatia* Country Mode = Czech Republic* Country Mode = Denmark* Country Mode = France Country Mode = French Canadian Country Mode = Germany *Supports only the interfaces listed in the Country Mode feature description GRYPHON™...
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Configuring the Interface COUNTRY MODE (CONTINUED) Country Mode = Hungary* Country Mode = Italy Country Mode = Japanese 106-key* Country Mode = Lithuanian Country Mode = Norway* Country Mode = Poland* *Supports only the interfaces listed in the Country Mode feature description QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE...
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Configuring the Interface COUNTRY MODE (CONTINUED) Country Mode = Portugal* Country Mode = Romania* Country Mode = Slovakia Country Mode = Spain Country Mode = Sweden Country Mode = Switzerland* *Supports only the interfaces listed in the Country Mode feature description GRYPHON™...
Programming PROGRAMMING The reader is factory-configured with a set of standard default features. After scanning the interface bar code from the Interfaces section, select other options and customize your reader through use of the programming bar codes avail- able in the Gryphon™ I GBT/GM4200 PRG. Check the corre- sponding features section for your interface, and also the Data Editing and Symbologies chapters of the PRG.
Numlock NUMLOCK This option specifies the setting of the Numbers Lock (Numlock) key while in keyboard wedge interface. This only applies to alternate key encoding interfaces. It does not apply to USB keyboard. NUMLOCK ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE ♦ Numlock = Numlock key unchanged Numlock = Numlock key toggled ♦...
Caps Lock State CAPS LOCK STATE This option specifies the format in which the reader sends character data. This applies to keyboard wedge interfaces. This does not apply when an alternate key encoding key- board is selected. CAPS LOCK STATE ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE ♦...
Reading Parameters READING PARAMETERS Move the reader toward the target and center the aiming pattern and illumination system to capture and decode the image. See “Using the GBT/GM4200” on page 8" for more information. The aiming system will briefly switch off after the acquisi- tion time, and if no code is decoded will switch on again before the next acquisition.
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Good Read Green Spot Duration GREEN SPOT DURATION (CONTINUED) Medium (500 ms) Long (800 ms) ♦ = default value QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE...
Operating Modes OPERATING MODES Scan Mode The reader can be set to operate in one of several scan- ning modes. See the PRG for more information and set- tings for any of the following options: Trigger Single (Default) This mode is associated with the typical handheld reader operation.
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Operating Modes SCAN MODE ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE ♦ Trigger Single Trigger Pulse Multiple Trigger Hold Multiple ♦ = default value QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE...
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Operating Modes SCAN MODE (CONTINUED) Flashing Always ON Stand Mode GRYPHON™ I GBT/GM4200...
Technical Specifications TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS The following table contains Physical and Performance Characteristics, User Environment and Regulatory infor- mation. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS Black Color White Gun only (L/H/P): 68.4 x 165.8 x 110.0mm (2.7" x 6.5" x 4.3") Cradle only (L/H/P): 203.3 x 84 x 94mm (8,0" x 3,3" x 3,7") Dimensions Gun on Cradle (L/H/P): 203,3 x 84 x 107,3mm (8,0"...
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Dual LED Array 612-630nm Ambient Light Up to 130,000 lux Tilt Tolerance +/- 45° Pitch Tolerance ± 65° Skew Tolerance ± 65° Field of View HORIZONTAL 36° +/- 1° (Datalogic Test minimum 15% Chart) a. Based on ISO 15423 specifications. GRYPHON™ I GBT/GM4200...
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39); Code 128; Code 128 ISBT; Interleaved 2 of 5; Standard 2 of 5; Interleaved 2 of 5 CIP (HR); Industrial 2 of 5; Discrete 2 of 5; Datalogic 2 of 5 (China Post Code/Chi- nese 2 of 5); IATA 2of5 Air cargo code; Code 11; Codabar; Codabar (NW7); ABC Codabar;...
LED and Beeper Indications LED AND BEEPER INDICATIONS The reader’s beeper sounds and its illumination flashes or changes color to indicate various functions or errors on the reader. A “Green Spot” also lights to indicate a good read. The tables below list these indications. Refer to the PRG for a more detailed list.
Troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTION POSSIBLE CAUSE Check system power. No power to the Ensure power supply is reader. Nothing happens connected. when the scan button Interface or Ensure all cable is pulled. power cables are connections are loose. secure. Ensure reader is Reader not programmed to read...
Datalogic, unless otherwise agreed in an applicable writing by Datalogic. Datalogic will not be liable under the warranty if the Product has been exposed or subjected to any: (1) maintenance, repair, installation, han- dling, packaging, transportation, storage, operation or use that is improper or otherwise not in compliance with Datalogic’s instruction;...
Technical Support. Reseller Technical Support An excellent source for technical assistance and informa- tion is an authorized Datalogic reseller. A reseller is acquainted with specific types of businesses, application software, and computer systems and can provide individu- alized assistance.
CAUTION: DO NOT use abrasive pads or cleaning agents. Common Cleaning Solutions The cleaners and disinfectants listed below are recom- mended for use on Datalogic Disinfectant-Ready Enclo- sures: PRODUCT CHEMICAL CONTENT Sani-Cloth® HB, Sani-Cloth®...
Cleaning Procedure NOTE: Standard product enclosures are resistant to harsh chemical cleaning. CAUTION: DO NOT spray or pour cleaner directly onto the unit. DO NOT use solutions in their concentrated form. DO NOT use aerosols, solvents or abrasives. DO NOT use paper towels or rough cloths to clean windows.
NOTE: Before using the battery, read “Battery Safety” in the following section. Datalogic recom- mends annual replacement of rechargeable bat- tery packs to ensure maximum performance. GRYPHON™ I GBT/GM4200...
Battery Safety BATTERY SAFETY To install, charge and/or perform any other action on the battery, follow the instructions in this manual. WARNING: Do not discharge the battery using any device except for the scanner. When the battery is used in devices other than the designated product, it may damage the battery or reduce its life expectancy.
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Battery Safety CAUTION: Always charge the battery at 32° – 104°F (0° - 40°C) temperature range. Use only the authorized power supplies, battery pack, chargers, and docks supplied by your Data- logic reseller. The use of any other power sup- plies can damage the device and void your warranty.
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Battery Safety take 500 full discharge/charge cycles before needing replacement. This number is higher if partial discharging/ recharging is adhered to rather than full/deep discharging. CAUTION: Storage of batteries for long time at fully charged status or at fully discharged status should be avoided.