Datalogic Gryphon GD4500 Quick Reference Manual

Datalogic Gryphon GD4500 Quick Reference Manual

General purpose corded handheld area imager bar code reader
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Gryphon™ I GD4500
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
General Purpose Corded
Handheld Area Imager Bar Code Reader

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  • Page 1 Gryphon™ I GD4500 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE General Purpose Corded Handheld Area Imager Bar Code Reader...
  • Page 2 Disclaimer Datalogic has taken reasonable measures to provide information in this manual that is complete and accurate, however, Datalogic shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein, nor for inci- dental or consequential damages resulting from the use of this material.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS END USER SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT....V Software Product Policy ............X About the Scanner ............1 Omni-Directional Operating ..........1 Decoding ............... 1 Imaging ................. 2 Hands Free Stand/Holder ..........2 Setting Up the Reader ............ 3 Connecting to the Host Interface..........
  • Page 4 Contents Troubleshooting ............27 Warranty..............28 Ergonomic Recommendations ........29 Technical Support............29 Support Through the Website ..........29 Reseller Technical Support..........29 Cleaning Procedure ............. 30 Cleaning plastic surfaces............ 30 Common Cleaning Solutions..........30 Cleaning enclosure and window surfaces ......31 GRYPHON™...
  • Page 5: End User Software License Agreement

    Datalogic grants to End User, a personal, non-exclusive, non-transfer- able, non sub licensable, revocable, limited license to use the Soft- ware, solely on the Datalogic Product in which it is embedded or for which it is intended for use, in machine-readable form only, solely for End User's internal business purposes.
  • Page 6 End User to promptly pay all (additional) license fees due and any further damages, if any. 2. License Fee License fees shall be due by End User to Datalogic according to the terms provided for in the relevant contract for the purchase of the Datalogic Product.
  • Page 7 IF ANY, WHETHER BASED UPON CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLI- GENCE), PRODUCT LIABILITY, STRICT LIABILITY, WARRANTY, OR ANY OTHER BASIS, EXCEED THE PRICE OR FEE PAID BY END USER FOR THE DATALOGIC PRODUCT. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL DATALOGIC OR ITS LICEN-...
  • Page 8 All notices required or authorized under this Agreement shall be given in writing, and shall be effective when received, with evidence of receipt. Notices to Datalogic shall be sent to the attention of Datalogic IP Tech S.r.l., Legal & IP Department, Via San Vitalino 13, 40012 Calderara di Reno (Bolo- gna), Italy, or such other address as may be specified by Datalogic in writ- ing.
  • Page 9 State of Oregon located in either Multnomah or Lane counties shall have exclusive jurisdiction over all matters regarding this Agreement, except that Datalogic shall have the right, at its absolute discretion, to initi- ate proceedings in the courts of any other state, country, or territory in which End User resides, or in which any of End User's assets are located.
  • Page 10: Software Product Policy

    EULA Software Product Policy Datalogic reserves the right to ship its products with the latest version of software/firmware available. This pro- vides our customers with the very latest in Datalogic soft- ware technology. The only exception to this policy is when the buyer has a...
  • Page 11: About The Scanner

    The Gryphon™ I GD45XX is a powerful omni-directional reader, so the orientation of the symbol is not important. Datalogic's exclusive pat- ented 'Green Spot' for good-read feedback helps to improve productivity in noisy environments or in situa- tions where silence is required.
  • Page 12: Imaging

    IMAGING The Gryphon™ I GD45XX reader can also function as a camera by capturing entire images or image portions of labels, signatures, and other items. See the Datalogic Aladdin configuration tool for information and options for this feature. HANDS FREE STAND/HOLDER...
  • Page 13: Setting Up The Reader

    Setting Up the Reader SETTING UP THE READER Follow the steps below to connect and get your reader up and communicating with its host. 1. Connect the Cable to the reader and the Host as shown below. 2. Configure the Interface (see page 3.
  • Page 14: Disconnecting The Cable

    Setting Up the Reader Disconnecting the Cable To remove the interface cable from the reader, first locate the hole on the back of the handle. Next, take a paper clip and modify it as shown in the figure below. Insert the end of the paper clip into the hole and press it to push on the clip that holds the connector.
  • Page 15: Using The Gryphon™ I Gd4500

    Using the Gryphon™ I GD4500 USING THE GRYPHON™ I GD4500 The Gryphon™ I GD45XX normally functions by capturing and decoding codes. The reader is equipped with an inter- nal Motionix™ motion-sensing function which activates the aiming system on device motion. The intelligent aim- ing system indicates the field of view which should be positioned over the bar code: Aiming System...
  • Page 16: Linear Bar

    Using the Gryphon™ I GD4500 Linear Bar A red beam illuminates the label. The field of view indi- cated by the aiming system will be smaller when the reader is closer to the bar code and larger when it is far- ther from the code.
  • Page 17: Parts Of The Reader

    For interfaces other than those listed in this manual, see the Gryphon™ I GD4500 Product Reference Guide (PRG), available online at www.datalogic.com. Interface Selection The reader will support all the following host interfaces: RS-232 STD •...
  • Page 18: Configuring The Interface

    Selecting the Interface Type Information and programming options for each interface type are provided in this section. For defaults and addi- tional information associated with each interface, proceed to the corresponding chapter in the Gryphon™ I GD4500 PRG. Configuring the Interface Scan the appropriate programming bar code to select the interface type for your system.
  • Page 19 Selecting the Interface Type RS-232 Select RS232-STD RS-232 standard interface Select RS232-WN RS-232 Wincor-Nixdorf Select RS-232 OPOS RS-232 for use with OPOS/UPOS/JavaPOS Select USB-COM-STD USB Com to simulate RS-232 standard interface a. Download the correct USB Com driver from www.datalogic.com QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE...
  • Page 20 Selecting the Interface Type USB-OEM Select USB-OEM USB-OEM (can be used for OPOS/UPOS/JavaPOS) USB-COMPOSITE Select USB-Composite USB-Composite (Keyboard + COM) IBM46XX Select IBM46xx Port 9b USB FOR TERMINALS Select USB HID POS Select USB Toshiba TEC USB FOR MAGELLAN SCANNERS Select USB for Magellan Scanners GRYPHON™...
  • Page 21: Keyboard Interface

    Selecting the Interface Type Keyboard Interface Use the programming bar codes to select options for USB- Keyboard and Wedge Interfaces. 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 keyboard.) Select KBD-AT-ALT...
  • Page 22: Scancode Tables

    Selecting the Interface Type KEYBOARD (CONTINUED) ★ Select USB Keyboard (USB Keyboard with standard key encoding) Select USB Alternate Keyboard (USB Keyboard with alternate key encoding) ★ = default value Scancode Tables Refer to Gryphon I GD4500 PRG for information about control character emulation for keyboard interfaces.
  • Page 23 Selecting the Interface Type COUNTRY MODE ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE ★ Country Mode = U.S. Country Mode = Belgium Country Mode = Croatia* Country Mode = Czech Republic* Country Mode = Denmark* Country Mode = France QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE...
  • Page 24 Selecting the Interface Type COUNTRY MODE (CONTINUED) Country Mode = French Canadian* Country Mode = Germany Country Mode = Hungary* Country Mode = Italy Country Mode = Japanese 106-key* Country Mode = Lithuanian* Country Mode = Norway* GRYPHON™ I GD4500...
  • Page 25 Selecting the Interface Type COUNTRY MODE (CONTINUED) Country Mode = Poland* Country Mode = Portugal* Country Mode = Romania* Country Mode = Slovakia* Country Mode = Spain Country Mode = Sweden Country Mode = Switzerland* QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE...
  • Page 26: Programming

    Programming COUNTRY MODE (CONTINUED) Country Mode = United Kingdom ★ = default value Supports only the interfaces listed in the Country Mode feature description. 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™...
  • Page 27: Numlock

    Numlock the PRG for other options, and a listing of standard factory settings. NOTE: Factory defaults are based on the interface type. Be sure your reader is configured for the correct interface before scanning this label. See "Selecting the Interface Type" on for more page 7 information.
  • Page 28: Caps Lock State

    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 ★...
  • Page 29: Reading Parameters

    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 "" on page 4 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.
  • Page 30: Operating Modes

    Operating Modes GREEN SPOT DURATION (CONTINUED) Medium (500 ms) Long (800 ms) ★ = default value 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: This mode is associated with the Trigger Single (Default)
  • Page 31 Operating Modes scanning. Double Read Timeout prevents undesired mul- tiple reads while in this mode. The reader illuminator flashes on and off Flashing - regardless of the trigger status. Code reading takes place only during the Flash On Time . Double Read Timeout prevents undesired multiple reads.
  • Page 32 Operating Modes SCAN MODE (CONTINUED) Scan Mode Flashing Scan Mode Always ON Stand Mode a. Controlled by Flash On Time and Flash Off Time. See the PRG to program these parameters. ★ = default value GRYPHON™ I GD4500...
  • Page 33: Pick Mode

    Pick Mode PICK MODE This option specifies the ability of the reader to decode labels only when they are close to the center of the aiming pattern, which is the area indicated by the red cross. Pick Mode is a Decoding and Transmission process where bar codes that are not within the configurable distance from the center of the aiming pattern are not acknowledged or transmitted to the host.
  • Page 34: Technical Specifications

    Drop Resistance 1.8 m (6 ft) ESD Protection 16 KV Protection Class IP52 Cable Length Refer to www.datalogic.com OPTICAL CHARACTERISTICS Optical Format 1/4" Active Imager Size 3896 um (H) x 2453 um (V) Active Pixels 1280 H x 800 V...
  • Page 35 Skew Tolerance ± 65° Field of View 36° H x 23° V minimum 15% (Datalogic Test Chart) DOF - DEPTH OF FIELD (TYPICAL) Symbology 3 mil: 5.0 - 15.0 cm 5 mil: 7.0 - 38.0 cm (2.7" - 14.9") (2.0" - 5.9") 10 mil: 2.2 - 58.0 cm (0.8"...
  • Page 36 Technical Specifications DECODE CAPABILITY 1D Bar Codes UPC/EAN/JAN (A, E, 13, 8); UPC/EAN/JAN (including P2 /P5); UPC/EAN/JAN (including; ISBN / Bookland & ISSN); UPC/EAN Coupons; Code 39 (including full ASCII); Code 39 Trioptic; Code39 CIP (French Pharmaceutical); LOGMARS (Code 39 w/ standard check digit enabled);...
  • Page 37: Led And Beeper Indications

    LED and Beeper Indications LED AND BEEPER INDICATIONS The imager’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. Reference the PRG for a more detailed list.
  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTION POSSIBLE CAUSE Check system power. No power to the Ensure power supply imager. Nothing happens is connected. when the scan button Interface or Ensure all cable is pulled. power cables are connections are loose. secure. Ensure reader is Imager not programmed to read...
  • Page 39: Warranty

    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;...
  • Page 40: Ergonomic Recommendations

    Hover over the Support & Service menu for access to Ser- vices and 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 GRYPHON™ I GD4500...
  • Page 41: Cleaning Procedure

    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: CLEANERS DISINFECTANTS Formula 409® Glass and CaviWipes™...
  • Page 42: Cleaning Enclosure And Window Surfaces

    Cleaning Procedure 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. Cleaning enclosure and window surfaces 1.
  • Page 44 Datalogic S.p.A. and/or its affiliates • Datalogic and the Datalogic logo are registered trademarks of Datalogic S.p.A. in many coun- tries, including the U.S. and the E.U.

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