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Summarization of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
About this Manual
Provides technical info, connection, programming, maintenance, and specifications.
Overview
Presents manual conventions, and an overview of the reader, its features and operation.
Chapter 2 Setup
Unpacking
Check reader and accessories for damage. Keep packaging for service.
Setting Up the Reader
Steps to connect and get reader communicating with host.
Interface Selection
Setting the Interface
Scan programming bar code to select appropriate interface matching the system.
Customizing Configuration Settings
Configure Interface Settings
Select options to further customize reader based on interface type.
Global Interface Features
Settings configurable by all interface types.
Configuring Other Features
Configuration of non-interface-specific settings like reading parameters.
Software Version Transmission
Transmit software version of the device via RS-232 and Keyboard interfaces.
RS-232 INTERFACE
BAUD RATE
Sets the baud rate to match the host device setting.
DATA BITS
Select 7-bit or 8-bit ASCII protocol for sending/receiving data.
STOP BITS
Set number of stop bits to match host device requirements.
PARITY
Specifies parity required for sending and receiving data.
HANDSHAKING CONTROL
Options for hardware handshaking lines like RTS and CTS.
RS-232/USB-COM INTERFACES
INTERCHARACTER DELAY
Specifies intercharacter delay between characters.
Beep On ASCII BEL
Enables beep when character is detected on RS-232 serial line.
Beep On Not on File
Enables/disables reader to sound a three beep sequence for Not-On-File command.
ACK NAK Options
Enables/disables support for RS-232 ACK/NAK protocol.
ACK Character
Specifies ASCII character or hex value for ACK character.
NAK Character
Specifies ASCII character or hex value for NAK character.
ACK NAK Timeout Value
Specifies time reader waits for ACK character from host.
ACK NAK Retry Count
Specifies number of times reader retries label transmission.
ACK NAK Error Handling
Specifies method for handling receive errors while waiting for ACK.
Indicate Transmission Failure
Enables/disables error beep for transmission failure in ACK/NAK mode.
Disable Character
Specifies value for RS-232 host command to disable the reader.
Enable Character
Specifies value for RS-232 host command to enable the reader.
KEYBOARD EMULATION SETTINGS
COUNTRY MODE
Specifies country/language supported by the keyboard.
SEND CONTROL CHARACTERS
Specifies how reader transmits ASCII control characters to host.
Wedge Quiet Interval
Time to look for keyboard activity before breaking connection.
Intercode Delay
Specifies delay between labels transmitted to host.
Caps Lock State
Specifies format for sending character data (Caps Lock ON/OFF).
Numlock
Specifies setting of the NUMLOCK key in Keyboard Wedge interface.
USB Keyboard Speed
Specifies USB poll rate for a USB keyboard.
USB Keyboard Numeric Keypad
Controls if numeric characters use standard keys or numeric keypad.
KEYBOARD SETTINGS
COUNTRY MODE
Specifies country/language supported by the keyboard.
SEND CONTROL CHARACTERS
Specifies how reader transmits ASCII control characters to host.
Wedge Quiet Interval
Time to look for keyboard activity before breaking connection.
Intercode Delay
Specifies delay between labels transmitted to host.
Caps Lock State
Specifies format for sending character data (Caps Lock ON/OFF).
Numlock
Specifies setting of the NUMLOCK key in Keyboard Wedge interface.
USB Keyboard Speed
Specifies USB poll rate for a USB keyboard.
USB Keyboard Numeric Keypad
Controls if numeric characters use standard keys or numeric keypad.
USB-OEM INTERFACE
USB-OEM DEVICE USAGE
Allows reader to be identified as Table Top or Handheld scanner.
INTERFACE OPTIONS
Provides interface-specific control mechanism.
IBM 46XX INTERFACE
46xx NUMBER OF HOST RESETS
Specifies consecutive resets before entering programming mode.
TRANSMIT LABELS IN CODE 39 FORMAT
Enables/disables translation to Code 39 before transmitting label data.
INTERFACE OPTIONS
Provides interface-specific control mechanism.
WAND EMULATION INTERFACE
WAND SIGNAL SPEED
Specifies speed of Wand output signal per nominal bar or space.
WAND POLARITY
Specifies polarity of the Wand output signal.
WAND IDLE STATE
Specifies level of Wand output signal when reader is idle.
TRANSMIT NOISE
Specifies leading/trailing noise for the Wand interface.
LABEL SYMBOLOGY CONVERSION
Converts all bar code labels to a single symbology for Wand interface.
DATA FORMAT
GLOBAL PREFIX/SUFFIX
Sets up to 20 characters as prefix or suffix for scanned data.
GLOBAL AIM ID
Enables/disables addition of AIM IDs for all symbology types.
LABEL ID
Customizable code to identify bar code symbology type.
CASE CONVERSION
Allows conversion of alphabetic characters to upper or lower case.
CHARACTER CONVERSION
Converts characters based on hexadecimal ASCII values.
READING PARAMETERS
DOUBLE READ TIMEOUT
Prevents double read of the same label by setting minimum time between reads.
LED AND BEEPER INDICATORS
Specifies reader's indication (beep/LED flash) upon successful read.
SCANNING FEATURES
Selects scan operating mode for the reader.
CORDED ONLY FEATURES
Sets Stand Mode Operation for Corded models.
MULTIPLE LABEL READING
Specifies ability to decode and transmit multiple code labels in a frame.
1D SYMBOLOGIES
1D Code Selection
Reader supports various 1D symbologies (bar code types).
2D SYMBOLOGIES
2D Global Features
Features common to most available 2D symbologies.
2D Symbologies
Lists supported 2D symbologies (bar code types).
2D Global Features
2D Maximum Decoding Time
Specifies max time software spends decoding a 2D label.
2D Structured Append
Enables/disables appending multiple 2D Codes in a structured format.
2D Normal/Inverse Symbol Control
Specifies options for decoding normal/negative printed 2D symbols.
Aztec Code
Aztec Code Enable / Disable
Enables/disables the ability to decode Aztec Code labels.
Aztec Code Length Control
Specifies variable or fixed length decoding for Aztec symbology.
China Sensible Code
China Sensible Code Enable / Disable
Enables/disables the ability to decode China Sensible Code labels.
China Sensible Code Length Control
Specifies variable or fixed length decoding for China Sensible Code.
Data Matrix
Data Matrix Enable / Disable
Enables/disables the ability to decode Data Matrix labels.
Data Matrix Square/Rectangular Style
Specifies options for reading Data Matrix with different form factors.
Data Matrix Length Control
Specifies variable or fixed length decoding for Data Matrix.
Maxicode
Maxicode Enable / Disable
Enables/disables the ability to decode Maxicode labels.
Maxicode Primary Message Transmission
Enables/disables transmission of Primary Message when Secondary is unreadable.
Maxicode Length Control
Specifies variable or fixed length decoding for Maxicode.
PDF417
PDF417 Enable / Disable
Enables/disables the ability to decode PDF417 labels.
PDF417 Length Control
Specifies variable or fixed length decoding for PDF417.
Micro PDF417
Micro PDF417 Enable / Disable
Enables/disables the ability to decode Micro PDF417 labels.
Micro PDF417 Code 128 GS1-128 Emulation
Specifies AIM ID to use for MicroPDF labels with Code 128/GS1-128 emulation.
Micro PDF417 Length Control
Specifies variable or fixed length decoding for Micro PDF417.
QR Code
QR Code Enable / Disable
Enables/disables the ability to decode QR Code labels.
QR Code Length Control
Specifies variable or fixed length decoding for QR Code.
Micro QR Code
Micro QR Code Enable/Disable
Enables/disables the ability to decode Micro QR Code labels.
Micro QR Code Length Control
Specifies variable or fixed length decoding for Micro QR Code.
UCC Composite
UCC Composite Enable / Disable
Enables/disables decoding of stacked part of UCC Composite label.
UCC Optional Composite Timer
Wait time for stacked part of UCC Composite label before transmitting linear label.
Postal Code Selection
Postal Code Selection (continued)
Enables/disables decoding of specific postal symbology labels.
Postnet BB Control
Controls ability to decode B and B' fields of Postnet labels.
WIRELESS FEATURES
WIRELESS BEEPER FEATURES
Options to configure beeper behavior for RF operation.
CONFIGURATION UPDATES
Automatic updates for reader and base station configurations.
BATCH FEATURES
Options for storing labels in handheld while disconnected from base.
DIRECT RADIO AUTOLINK
Enables/disables linking handheld to base without scanning Unlink label.
BLUETOOTH-ONLY FEATURES
Features valid only for Gryphon Bluetooth models.
FEATURES FOR STAR MODELS ONLY
Features valid only for Gryphon I GM440X Star model.
MOTION FEATURES
MOTION AIMING CONTROL
Configures ability to Enable/Disable Aiming system when motion is detected.
MOTION SENSITIVITY
Defines discrete levels for scanner motion sensitivity.
MOTIONLESS TIMEOUT
Time reader takes to assume motionless condition.
Chapter 4 References
RS-232 PARAMETERS
Baud Rate, Stop Bits, Parity, Handshaking Control.
KEYBOARD INTERFACE
Wedge Quiet Interval, Intercharacter Delay, Intercode Delay.
SYMBOLOGIES
Length Control, Set Length 1, Set Length 2.
DATA EDITING
Global Prefix/Suffix, Global AIM ID, Label ID, Character Conversion.
READING PARAMETERS
Good Read LED Duration.
SCANNING FEATURES
Scan Mode, Stand Mode Off Time, etc.
RF FEATURES
Automatic Configuration Update, RF Address Stamping, BT-Only Features.
MOTION FEATURES
Motionless Timeout.
Chapter 5 Message Formatting
Message Formatting
Rules for host messages to base, max length, format.
LED and Beeper Control
Escape sequences to activate LEDs and control beeper.
Appendix A Technical Specifications
Physical Characteristics
Color, Dimensions, Weight.
Electrical Characteristics
Battery Type, Charge Time, Operating Autonomy.
Performance Characteristics
Scanning illumination, Aiming source, Depth of Field, Print Contrast.
Decode Capability
List of 1D and 2D bar codes supported.
Interfaces Supported
Lists supported interface types like RS-232, USB, Keyboard Wedge.
Standard Cable Pinouts
Figure 1. Standard Cable Pinouts: Handheld
Pinout diagram for the scanner's interface cable connector.
Figure 2. Standard Cable Pinouts: Base Station
Pinout diagram for the base station's connector.
Table 2. Standard Cable Pinouts
Detailed pin descriptions for RS-232, OEM, USB, Keyboard Wedge.
LED and Beeper Indications
Table 3. LED and Beeper Indications
Lists indications for Power-up, Good Read, ROM Failure, etc.
Table 4. Programming Mode Indications
Indications specific to Programming Mode entry and operations.
Base Station Indications (Cordless Models ONLY)
INDICATION
Lists various base station indications and corresponding LED states.
Base Station Button Indicators
Describes base station button push events and indicator states.
Appendix A Standard Defaults
Table 1. Standard Defaults
Lists default settings for Global Interface, RS-232, Keyboard Wedge parameters.
Appendix A Sample Bar Codes
1D Bar Codes
Typical representations for 1D symbologies like UPC-A, EAN-13, Code 39.
2D Bar Codes
Typical representations for 2D symbologies like Aztec, Data Matrix, QR Code.
Appendix A Keypad
Use the bar codes in this appendix to enter numbers
Explains how to use bar codes to select digits/characters from a keypad.
Appendix E Scancode Tables
Control Character Emulation
Selects scancode tables for control character emulation.
Single Press and Release Keys
Defines Alt, Ctrl, Shift key combinations for sending labels.
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