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Datalogic Gryphon GD4200 Quick Reference Manual

General purpose corded handheld linear bar code reader
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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
General Purpose Corded
Handheld Linear Bar Code Reader

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  • Page 1 Gryphon™ I GD4200 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE General Purpose Corded Handheld Linear 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 ............IX Description ..............1 Top Productivity for POS and Document Handling....1 Decoding................1 Hands Free Stand/Holder ............. 2 Setting Up the Reader ............ 3 Connecting to the Host Interface.......... 3 Disconnecting the Cable ..........
  • Page 4 Contents Cleaning Procedure ............. 31 Common Cleaning Solutions..........31 Cleaning enclosure and window surfaces ....32 GRYPHON™ I GD4200...

  • 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: Software Product Policy

    - END - 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.
  • Page 10 EULA NOTES GRYPHON™ I GD4200...

  • Page 11: Description

    Gryphon™ product series from Datalogic represents the premium level of data collection equipment for general purpose applications. The Gryphon GD4200 readers’ ability to capture bar codes from near to far, to read both high-density and low resolu- tion codes, to decode hard-to-read, poor or damaged codes and to easily read bar codes from mobile devices make these readers the perfect choice for today’s and...

  • Page 12: Hands Free Stand/Holder

    Description Hands Free Stand/Holder An accessory is available which holds the reader at a con- venient angle, allowing hands free scanning of items. It can also be used as a holder. The reader automatically rec- ognizes the insertion and changes its Scan Mode to allow the user to operate in hands-free mode.

  • 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. Connect the Cable to the reader and the Host as shown below. Configure the Interface (see page Program the Reader starting on page 16 (optional,...

  • Page 14: Disconnecting The Cable

    Disconnecting the Cable 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: Relative Size And Location Of Aiming Pattern

    Using the Gryphon™ I GD4200 Relative Size and Location of Aiming Pattern 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 16: Parts Of The Reader

    For interfaces other than those listed in this manual, see the Gryphon™ I GD4200 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 17: Configuring The Interface

    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.

  • Page 18: Usb Interface

    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.
  • Page 19 Configuring the Interface USB (CONTINUED) Select USB Alternate Keyboard (with alternate key encoding) Select USB-OEM Select USB-KBD-APPLE (for Apple computers) QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE...

  • Page 20: Keyboard Wedge Interface

    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...
  • Page 21 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)

  • Page 22: Country Mode

    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 •...
  • Page 23 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 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE...
  • Page 24 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 GRYPHON™...
  • Page 25 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 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE...

  • Page 26: Programming

    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 GD4200 PRG. Check the correspond- ing features section for your interface, and also the Data Editing and Symbologies chapters of the PRG.

  • Page 27: Numlock

    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 ♦= default value QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE...

  • 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 ♦Caps Lock OFF Caps Lock ON...

  • 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 "Using the Gryphon™ I GD4200" 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 Good Read Green Spot Duration GREEN SPOT DURATION (CONTINUED) Medium (500 ms) Long (800 ms) ♦= default value GRYPHON™ I GD4200...

  • Page 31: Operating Modes

    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 options: This mode is associated with typ- Trigger Single (Default) ical handheld reader operation.
  • Page 32 Operating Modes SCAN MODE ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE ♦Trigger Single Trigger Pulse Multiple Trigger Hold Multiple ♦= default value GRYPHON™ I GD4200...
  • Page 33 Operating Modes SCAN MODE (CONTINUED) Flashing Always ON Stand Mode QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE...

  • Page 34: Technical Specifications

    -40 °C to + 70 °C (-40 ° F to +158 °F) ture Humidity 95% non condensing IEC 68-2-32 Tested Drop Resistance 1.8 m (6 ft) ESD Protection 16 KV Protection Class IP52 Cable Length Refer to www.datalogic.com GRYPHON™ I GD4200...
  • Page 35 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;...
  • Page 36 Technical Specifications READING PARAMETERS Code 39 5mils: 50 to 370mm / 1.97 to 14.6 inch Code 39 7.5mils: 50 to 540mm / 1.97 to 21.3 inch Code 39 10mils: 50 to 735mm / 1.97 to 28.9inch Code 39 20mils: 25 to 1470mm / 0.98 to 57.87 inch EAN13 13 mils: 35 to 900mm / 1.38 to 35.43 inch Resolution 0.0077mm /3mils...

  • Page 37: Led And Beeper Indications

    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 thereader. 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 CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION Check system power. No power to the Ensure power supply is reader. Nothing happens connected. when the scan Ensure all cable button is pulled. Interface or power connections are cables are loose. secure. Ensure reader is programmed to read Reader not...

  • 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

    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.
  • Page 41 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®...
  • Page 42 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.
  • Page 44 ©2020 Datalogic S.p.A. and /or its affiliates. • All rights reserved • Without limiting the rights under copyright, no part of this documentation may be reproduced, stored in or introduced into a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, or for any purpose, without the express written permission of Datalogic S.p.A.

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