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Summarization of Contents
Preface
About This Manual
Provides overview, connection, programming, maintenance, and specifications.
Manual Conventions
Explains symbols used in the manual for key issues and procedures.
Technical Support
Details on obtaining support through the website or resellers.
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
About the Scanner
Describes the Gryphon™ product series and its general purpose applications.
Using the Gryphon™ I GD/GBT/GM4200 Reader
Explains basic operation, aiming system, and reading capabilities.
CHAPTER 2 SETUP
Unpacking
Instructions for checking scanner and accessories for completeness and damage.
Setting Up the Gryphon™ GD4200 Reader
Steps to connect and get the GD4200 reader communicating with its host.
Connect Host Interface
Details on connecting the scanner to various host interfaces like USB, RS-232, and Keyboard Wedge.
STAND INSTALLATION
Hands-Free Stand/Holder
Describes the accessory for holding the reader at a convenient angle.
POSITIONING THE BASE STATION
Base Station Positions and Related Clips to be Used
Describes horizontal and vertical positioning options for the base station.
READER, CRADLE AND LEDS DESCRIPTION
Gryphon 4200 Gun LEDs
Describes the LEDs on the scanner for status information.
Radio Base LEDs
Explains LEDs on the base station for status and charging.
CONNECTING THE BASE STATION
Base Station Connection and Routing
Explains how to connect the base station to a terminal or PC.
SYSTEM AND NETWORK LAYOUTS
Stand Alone Layouts
Describes single and multiple reader layout configurations.
USING THE GBT/GM4200 SCANNER
Scanner LEDs
Explains scanner LEDs for reading results and battery status.
REPLACING THE BATTERY PACK
Battery Safety Notes
Reminds users to read safety instructions before battery replacement.
RS-232 STANDARD SETTINGS
Baud Rate
Sets the data transmission rate per second to match the host device.
Data Bits
Allows interfacing with devices requiring 7-bit or 8-bit ASCII protocol.
Stop Bits
Sets the number of stop bits to match host device requirements.
Parity
Specifies the parity required for sending and receiving data.
Handshaking Control
Configures hardware handshaking lines for RS-232 communication.
RS-232/USB-COM PARAMETERS
Intercharacter Delay
Specifies delay between characters for RS-232/USB-COM interfaces.
ACK NAK Options
Enables/disables support for RS-232 ACK/NAK protocol for data transmission.
OTHER INTERFACES
USB-OEM Device Usage
Selects identification of the scanner as tabletop or handheld for USB-OEM.
KEYBOARD INTERFACE
COUNTRY MODE
Specifies the country/language supported by the keyboard interface.
OTHER KEYBOARD PARAMETERS
Covers various keyboard settings like Encoding Type, Caps Lock, Numlock.
CUSTOMIZING CONFIGURATION SETTINGS
Using the Programming Bar Codes
Describes how to reconfigure the scanner using programming bar codes.
Datalogic Aladdin™ Utility
Describes the multi-platform utility for scanner configuration via PC.
Interface Settings
Details settings configurable by all interface types.
CHAPTER 3 CONFIGURATION WITH BAR CODES
Configuration Parameters
Details on changing default parameters using bar codes for various interface types and features.
GLOBAL INTERFACE FEATURES
Host Commands — Obey/Ignore
Specifies whether the reader obeys or ignores host commands.
USB Suspend Mode
Enables or disables the ability of USB interfaces to enter suspend mode.
CONFIGURATION | RS-232 INTERFACE
RS-232 STANDARD SETTINGS
Covers Baud Rate, Data Bits, Stop Bits, Parity, and Handshaking Control.
RS-232/USB-COM PARAMETERS
Intercharacter Delay
Specifies delay between characters for RS-232/USB-COM interfaces.
ACK NAK Options
Enables/disables support for RS-232 ACK/NAK protocol for data transmission.
ACK NAK Timeout Value
ACK NAK Retry Count
Specifies the number of times the scanner retries a label transmission.
KEYBOARD INTERFACE
COUNTRY MODE
Specifies the country/language supported by the keyboard interface.
OTHER KEYBOARD PARAMETERS
Covers various keyboard settings like Encoding Type, Caps Lock, Numlock.
USB-OEM INTERFACE
USB-OEM Device Usage
Selects identification of the scanner as tabletop or handheld for USB-OEM.
USB-OEM Interface Options
Provides interface-specific control mechanisms for USB-OEM.
CONFIGURATION | DATA FORMAT
Global Prefix/Suffix
Allows adding ASCII characters as a prefix or suffix to scanned data.
Global AIM ID
Enables/disables the addition of AIM IDs for all symbology types.
LABEL ID
Label ID: Pre-loaded Sets
Supports two pre-loaded sets of Label IDs: USA and EU.
Label ID: Set Individually Per Symbology
Configures a Label ID individually for a single symbology.
CONFIGURATION | READING PARAMETERS
SCANNING FEATURES
Settings related to scanning behavior like Scan Mode, Active Time, Flash On/Off.
BEEPER CONTROL
Configuration for beeper behavior, including beep type, frequency, length, and volume.
SCANNING FEATURES
Stand Mode/Object Detection Indication (Stand Mode Flash)
Indicates when the reader is in Stand Mode.
Stand Mode/Object Detection Sensitivity
Sets the sensitivity level for stand mode/object detection wakeup.
BEEPER CONTROL
Power On Alert
Enables or disables the beeper indication when the reader receives power.
Good Read Beep Type
Specifies whether the good read beep is mono or bitonal.
LED CONTROL
RGB Good Read Enable
Specifies whether the RGB good read indicator is enabled or disabled.
RGB Good Read Color
Selects the color of the good read LED.
CAMERA CONTROL
Aiming Pointer
Enables or disables the aiming pointer for all symbologies.
CONFIGURATION | MOTION FEATURES
Motionless Timeout
Sets the time before the scanner is assumed motionless without detecting motion.
Motion Sensitivity
Sets the sensitivity level for motion detection wakeup.
CONFIGURATION | SYMBOLOGIES
DISABLE ALL SYMBOLOGIES
Scans a label to disable all symbologies.
COUPON CONTROL
Controls the method of processing coupon labels.
UPC-A
UPC-A Enable/Disable
Disables or enables reading of UPC-A barcodes.
UPC-A Check Character Transmission
Enables transmission of the check character with UPC-A data.
UPC-E
UPC-E Enable/Disable
Disables or enables reading of UPC-E barcodes.
UPC-E Check Character Transmission
Enables transmission of the check character with UPC-E data.
EAN-13
EAN-13 Enable/Disable
Disables or enables reading of EAN-13 barcodes.
EAN-13 Check Character Transmission
Enables transmission of the check character with EAN-13 data.
UPC/EAN GLOBAL SETTINGS
UPC/EAN Price Weight Check
Enables/disables calculation and verification of price/weight check digits.
UPC/EAN Quiet Zones
Specifies the number of quiet zones for UPC/EAN labels.
GS1 DATABAR™ OMNIDIRECTIONAL
GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional Enable/Disable
Disables or enables reading of GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional barcodes.
GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional to GS1-128 Emulation
Translates GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional barcodes to GS1-128 format.
CODE 39
Code 39 Enable/Disable
Disables or enables reading of Code 39 barcodes.
Code 39 Check Character Calculation
Enables/disables calculation and verification of Code 39 check character.
CODE 128
Code 128 Enable/Disable
Disables or enables reading of Code 128 barcodes.
Expand Code 128 to Code 39
Enables/disables expansion of Code 128 labels to Code 39.
GS1-128
GS1-128 Enable
Enables/disables translation of GS1-128 labels to GS1-128 data format.
INTERLEAVED 2 OF 5 (I 2 OF 5)
I 2 of 5 Enable/Disable
Disables or enables reading of I 2 of 5 barcodes.
I 2 of 5 Check Character Calculation
Enables/disables calculation and verification of I 2 of 5 check character.
STANDARD 2 OF 5
Standard 2 of 5 Enable/Disable
Disables or enables reading of Standard 2 of 5 barcodes.
Standard 2 of 5 Check Character Calculation
Enables/disables calculation and verification of Standard 2 of 5 check character.
COMPRESSED 2 OF 5
Compressed 2 of 5 Enable/Disable
Disables or enables reading of Compressed 2 of 5 barcodes.
Compressed 2 of 5 Check Character Calculation
Enables/disables calculation and verification of Compressed 2 of 5 check character.
DATALOGIC 2 OF 5
Datalogic 2 of 5 Enable/Disable
Disables or enables reading of Datalogic 2 of 5 barcodes.
Datalogic 2 of 5 Check Character Calculation
Enables/disables calculation and verification of Datalogic 2 of 5 check character.
INDUSTRIAL 2 OF 5
Industrial 2 of 5 Enable/Disable
Disables or enables reading of Industrial 2 of 5 barcodes.
Industrial 2 of 5 Check Character Calculation
Enables/disables calculation and verification of Industrial 2 of 5 check character.
IATA
IATA Enable/Disable
Disables or enables reading of IATA labels.
IATA Check Character Transmission
Enables/disables calculation and verification of IATA check character.
CODABAR
Codabar Enable/Disable
Disables or enables reading of Codabar barcodes.
Codabar Check Character Calculation
Enables/disables calculation and verification of Codabar check character.
ABC CODABAR
ABC Codabar Enable/Disable
Disables or enables reading of ABC Codabar labels.
ABC Codabar Concatenation Mode
Specifies concatenation mode between Static and Dynamic.
ISBT 128
ISBT 128 Concatenation
Enables/disables ISBT 128 concatenation of 2 labels.
ISBT 128 Concatenation Mode
Specifies concatenation mode between Static and Dynamic.
CODE 11
Code 11 Enable/Disable
Disables or enables reading of Code 11 barcodes.
Code 11 Check Character Calculation
Enables/disables calculation and verification of optional Code 11 check character.
CODE 93
Code 93 Enable/Disable
Disables or enables reading of Code 93 labels.
Code 93 Check Character Calculation
Enables/disables calculation and verification of optional Code 93 check character.
MSI
MSI Enable/Disable
Disables or enables reading of MSI labels.
MSI Check Character Calculation
Enables/disables calculation and verification of optional MSI check character.
PLESSEY
Plessey Enable/Disable
Disables or enables reading of Plessey labels.
Plessey Check Character Calculation
Enables/disables calculation and verification of a Plessey check character.
BC412
BC412 Enable/Disable
Disables or enables reading of BC412 labels.
BC412 Check Character Calculation
Enables/disables calculation and verification of optional BC412 check character.
CONFIGURATION | POWER MANAGEMENT
POWER SAVE
Settings related to automatically switching the unit off when idle.
BATTERY PROFILES
Allows selection of different usage profiles for battery management.
CONFIGURATION | WIRELESS FEATURES
WIRELESS BEEPER FEATURES
Options to configure beeper behavior for RF operation.
BATCH FEATURES
Settings for storing labels in handheld while disconnected from base.
BLUETOOTH-ONLY FEATURES
Bluetooth Security Level
Sets parameter according to security requirements for pairing with Bluetooth devices.
Bluetooth Radio Output Power
Sets radio output power for desired radio range and interference reduction.
Wi-Fi Channels Exclusion
Wi-Fi Channels Exclusion (continued)
Configures strategy to minimize interference between Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.
BLUETOOTH HID FEATURES
Bluetooth HID Alt Mode
Enables/disables correct label transmission regardless of HID Country Mode.
FEATURES FOR STAR MODELS ONLY
STAR Radio Protocol Timeout
Sets valid wait time before transmission failure between reader and base.
WIRELESS FEATURES
STAR System Speed
Configures reader/base data exchange speed for wireless communication.
FEATURES FOR STAR MODELS ONLY
STAR Frequency Agility
Improves STAR system performance in noisy environments by changing radio frequencies.
CHAPTER 4 REFERENCES
RS-232 PARAMETERS
Explanations and examples for RS-232 interface parameters.
RS-232/USB COM PARAMETERS
Explanations and examples for RS-232/USB-COM interface parameters.
KEYBOARD INTERFACE
Wedge Quiet Interval
Specifies time to look for keyboard activity before breaking connection.
Intercharacter Delay
Specifies delay between characters for keyboard interfaces.
Intercode Delay
Intercode Delay
Specifies delay between labels transmitted to the host for the interface.
DATA FORMAT
Data Editing
Features to build specific user-defined data into a message string.
Global Prefix/Suffix
Global Prefix/Suffix
Allows adding ASCII characters as a prefix or suffix to scanned data.
Global AIM ID
Global AIM ID
Enables/disables the addition of AIM IDs for all symbology types.
Label ID
Label ID: Pre-loaded Sets
Supports two pre-loaded sets of Label IDs: USA and EU.
Label ID: Set Individually Per Symbology
Configures a Label ID individually for a single symbology.
Character Conversion
Character Conversion
Converts character case or character pairs in hexadecimal ASCII values.
SCANNING FEATURES
Scan Mode
Selects the reader's scan operating mode.
Scanning Active Time
Sets the duration the reader stays in scan ON state.
Aiming Duration Time
Specifies time the aiming pointer remains on after decoding a label.
SCANNING FEATURES
Flash On Time
Specifies the ON time for the indicator LED while in Flash Mode.
Flash Off Time
Specifies the OFF time for the indicator LED while in Flash Mode.
LED AND BEEPER INDICATORS
Good Read LED Duration
Specifies the time the Good Read LED remains on following a good read.
RF FEATURES
Automatic Configuration Update
Keeps reader and base station configurations synchronized.
RF Address Stamping
Allows configuration of source radio data inclusion.
SYMBOLOGIES
Set Length
Allows selection of variable or fixed length decoding for symbologies.
Set Length 1
Specifies the minimum or first fixed label length for a symbology.
Set Length 2
Set Length 2
Specifies the maximum or second fixed label length for a symbology.
CHAPTER 5 MESSAGE FORMATTING
MESSAGE FORMATTING
Rules for messages from Host to base for wireless models.
APPENDIX A TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
GD4200 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Lists physical, performance, electrical, and optical characteristics for GD4200.
GBT/GM4200 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Lists physical, performance, electrical, and optical characteristics for GBT/GM4200.
DECODING CAPABILITIES
1D Bar Codes
Lists the supported 1D barcode symbologies.
LED AND BEEPER INDICATIONS
Describes indications provided by LEDs and beepers for various reader states.
USER INDICATIONS FOR GD4200
USER INDICATIONS FOR GBT/GM4200 (GUN ONLY)
Details user indications for the GBT/GM4200 gun.
PROGRAMMING MODE
PROGRAMMING MODE
Explains indications that occur when the scanner is in programming mode.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Provides common problems, causes, and solutions for scanner operation.
APPENDIX B STANDARD DEFAULTS
STANDARD DEFAULTS
Lists common configuration settings and their default values.
DEFAULT EXCEPTIONS
Details default exceptions for various interface types.
APPENDIX D KEYPAD
KEYPAD
Provides bar codes to enter numbers or characters from a keypad.
APPENDIX E SCANCODE TABLES
CONTROL CHARACTER EMULATION
Selects control character emulation from different scancode tables.
Single Press and Release Keys
Explains key combinations for sending control characters.
DEFAULT EXCEPTIONS
Interfaces: USB-OEM
Lists default exceptions for USB-OEM interface.
Interface: RS232-WN
Lists default exceptions for RS232-WN interface.
APPENDIX C SAMPLE BARCODES
SAMPLE BARCODES
Provides typical representations of symbology types.
1D Barcodes
Shows sample barcodes for 1D symbologies.
APPENDIX D KEYPAD
KEYPAD
Provides bar codes to enter numbers or characters from a keypad.
APPENDIX F ASCII CHART
ASCII CHART
Provides ASCII character and Hexadecimal number mappings.
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