Datalogic GRYPHON BT Series User manual

GRYPHON™ BT SERIES
Quick Reference
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GRYPHON™ BT SERIES READERS
QUICK REFERENCE
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DATALOGIC S.p.A.
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Gryphon™ BT
Ed.: 12/2004
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© Datalogic S.p.A. 2001 - 2004
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CONTENTS
Using Gryphon™ BT Series Readers..................................................... 2
Charging the Batteries ............................................................................3
Changing the Batteries ........................................................................... 4
Powering the C-GRYPHON....................................................................4
Gryphon™ BT Operation........................................................................ 5
Radio Connection ...................................................................................5
Gryphon™ BT as Slave.......................................................................... 5
Gryphon™ BT as Master........................................................................ 6
Sleep State .............................................................................................6
Data Transmission.................................................................................. 7
Status LED Indicator............................................................................... 7
Gryphon™ BT Configuration ..................................................................8
Gryphon™ BT as Slave.......................................................................... 8
Gryphon™ BT as Master........................................................................ 9
Gryphon™ BT Default Configuration .................................................... 10
Serial Configuration Options................................................................. 11
Technical Features ...............................................................................12
Troubleshooting .................................................................................... 14
Services and Support ........................................................................... 16
Warranty ...............................................................................................16
Patents..................................................................................................16
Compliance...........................................................................................17
LED Class............................................................................................. 17
Reading Diagrams .......................................................................... 82
HEX Numeric Table ........................................................................ 83
INDICE
Descrizione e Uso................................................................................. 19
Carica delle Batterie.............................................................................. 20
Sostituzione delle Batterie ....................................................................21
Connessione del C-GRYPHON............................................................ 21
Funzionamento del Gryphon™ BT ....................................................... 22
Connessione Radio .............................................................................. 22
Gryphon™ BT Slave............................................................................. 22
Gryphon™ BT Master...........................................................................23
Stato Sleep ...........................................................................................23
Trasmissione dei Dati ...........................................................................23
LED di Stato..........................................................................................24
Configurazione del Gryphon™ BT........................................................ 24
Gryphon™ BT Slave............................................................................. 24
Gryphon™ BT Master...........................................................................25
Gryphon™ BT – Configurazione di default ........................................... 26
Configurazione con Cavo Seriale ......................................................... 27
Caratteristiche Tecniche .......................................................................28
Troubleshooting .................................................................................... 30
Disponibili nel Nostro Sito Web ............................................................ 32
Garanzia ...............................................................................................32
Brevetti.................................................................................................. 32

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Conformità ............................................................................................ 33
Classe del LED..................................................................................... 33
Diagrammi di Lettura....................................................................... 82
Tabella Numerica............................................................................ 83
SOMMAIRE
Description et Utilisation .......................................................................35
Charge de la Batterie............................................................................36
Changer la Batterie............................................................................... 37
Connexion.............................................................................................37
Fonctionnement du Gryphon™ BT....................................................... 38
Connexion Radio ..................................................................................38
Gryphon™ BT Esclave......................................................................... 38
Gryphon™ BT Maître............................................................................ 39
Etat de Veille......................................................................................... 39
Transmission de Donnees....................................................................39
Indicateur d'Etat....................................................................................40
Configuration du Gryphon™ BT ...........................................................40
Gryphon™ BT Slave............................................................................. 40
Gryphon™ BT Maitre............................................................................41
Gryphon™ BT – Configuration par Defaut............................................ 42
Configuration en Utilisant un Cable Serie ............................................... 43
Caracteristiques Techniques ................................................................ 44
Problemes / Solutions...........................................................................46
Services et Support .............................................................................. 48
Garantie ................................................................................................ 48
Brevets.................................................................................................. 48
Conformite ............................................................................................ 49
Classe de LED...................................................................................... 49
Abaques de Lecture........................................................................ 82
Tableau Numerique......................................................................... 83
INHALTSVERZEICHNIS
Beschreibung und Gebrauchsanweisung............................................. 51
Akkusladung .........................................................................................52
Tauschen dar Akkus.............................................................................53
Versorgung des C-GRYPHON .............................................................53
Gryphon™ BT Betrieb ..........................................................................54
Funkverbindung .................................................................................... 54
Gryphon™ BT als Slave ....................................................................... 54
Gryphon™ BT als Master ..................................................................... 55
Sleep Status ......................................................................................... 55
Datenübertragung................................................................................. 55
Status LED............................................................................................56
Gryphon™ BT Konfiguration.................................................................56
Gryphon™ BT als Slave ....................................................................... 56
Gryphon™ BT als Master ..................................................................... 57
Gryphon™ BT Grundeinstellung...........................................................58

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Konfiguration über Serielle Schnittstelle ...............................................59
Technische Daten................................................................................. 60
Problembehebung ................................................................................ 62
Verfügbar auf Unserem Web Site......................................................... 64
Gewährleistung.....................................................................................64
Patente .................................................................................................64
Konformität ........................................................................................... 65
LED klasse............................................................................................65
Lesefeldkurven................................................................................ 82
Numerische Tabelle ........................................................................ 83
INDICE
Utilización de los Lectores Gryphon™ BT............................................ 67
Carga de la Batería...............................................................................68
Sustitución de la Batería....................................................................... 69
La Alimentación del Cargador C-Gryphon............................................69
Funcionamiento de la Gryphon™ BT ................................................... 70
Conexión Radio ....................................................................................70
La Gryphon™ BT como Esclavo .......................................................... 70
La Gryphon™ BT como Maestro.......................................................... 71
Modo Sleep........................................................................................... 71
Transmisión de Datos........................................................................... 71
Indicador de Estado LED...................................................................... 72
Configuración del Gryphon™ BT.......................................................... 72
La Gryphon™ BT Esclavo.................................................................... 72
La Gryphon™ BT Maestro....................................................................73
Gryphon™ BT Configuración Predefinida ............................................74
Opciones de Configuracion Serie......................................................... 75
Características Técnicas ......................................................................76
Resolución de Problemas..................................................................... 78
Servicios Disponibles en Nuestras Web Site .......................................80
Garantia ................................................................................................ 80
Patentes................................................................................................ 80
Conformidad .........................................................................................81
Clase de LED........................................................................................ 81
Curvas de Respuesta Óptica .......................................................... 82
Tabla Numérica .................................................................................... 83

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1
GRYPHON™ BT
Quick Reference

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USING GRYPHON™ BT SERIES READERS
Gryphon™ BT series readers, together with a Bluetooth®compatible remote
device, build a Cordless Reading System for the collection, decoding and
transmission of barcoded data.
The Gryphon™ BT (Gryphon™ Bluetooth®) reader is a CCD wireless barcode
scanner communicating in the 2.4 GHz ISM band and using the Serial Port
Profile (SPP). The Bluetooth®compatible remote device can be a PC, PDA,
printer, etc with a built-in Bluetooth®device or with external Bluetooth®adapter
(i.e. a Bluetooth®dongle).
Using this Quick Reference Manual, you can initialize and start using
Gryphon™ BT reader with its default values. For details about general
configuration commands, refer to the Gryphon™ BT Refence Manual on
the configuration CD-ROM.
Gryphon™ BT readers automatically scan barcodes at a distance. Simply aim
the reader and pull the trigger. Code scanning is performed along the center of
the light bar emitted from the reading window. This bar must cover the entire
code.
READING ANGLE
Successful scanning is performed by tilting the reader with respect to the
barcode to avoid direct reflections which impair the reading performance, see
the figure below.
Successful reading is signaled by an audible tone plus a good-read blue spot.
OK Not Advised
To start using your Gryphon™ BT reading system you must:
1. Have a compatible remote Bluetooth®device (with built-in Bluetooth®radio
or an external Bluetooth®adapter) ready to work. See your Bluetooth®
compatible device documentation.
2. Charge the Gryphon™ BT battery using C-GRYPHON charger as
described in this Quick Reference manual. A full charge takes 4 - 5 hours
with 1850mAH or 2100mAH NiMh batteries.
3. Configure the reader as described in this Quick Reference manual under
"Gryphon™ BT Configuration".
Good read spot
Good read LED

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CHARGING THE BATTERIES
By placing the reader onto the C-GRYPHON battery charger it is possible to
charge the Gryphon™ BT batteries. Make sure the charging LED goes on.
The LEDs positioned on the cradle signal the charge status, as described in the
following table:
LED STATUS
Power on /
Data
Yellow On = C-GRYPHON is powered.
Yellow Blinking = C-GRYPHON receives commands
from the Host.
Charging Red On = the battery charge is in progress.
Red Blinking = the battery reconditioning is in progress.
Charge
completed Green On = the battery is completely charged.
Charging +
Charge
completed
Red and Green Blinking together = the reader is not
correctly placed onto the charger.
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After many recharging cycles NiMh and NiCd batteries may tend to lose their
operating autonomy. This condition can be overcome by positioning the
Gryphon™ BT onto the C- GRYPHON charger and pressing the “battery
reconditioning” button. A complete discharge cycle may last up to 2 hours.
Power on / Data
(yellow LED)
Battery reconditioning
button
Charge completed
(green LED)
Charging
(red LED)

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Changing the Batteries
When the above procedure is no longer effective, the batteries must be
changed. To change the batteries of your reader, unscrew the battery cover
screw, replace the old batteries with new ones, then insert the cover in the
handle and screw it back into place. (See the following figures).
CAUTION
Dispose of the batteries as required by the relevant laws in force.
Powering the C-GRYPHON
CAUTION
Connections should always be made with power off!
Apply power to C-GRYPHON by connecting a power supply unit to the connector
on the base of the battery charger.
C-GRYPHON is ready to charge Gryphon™ BT Series readers with NiMh or NiCd
batteries.
C-GRYPHON power supply connector
+
Power Supply

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GRYPHON™ BT OPERATION
RADIO CONNECTION
In the Bluetooth®radio connection, the Gryphon™ BT can operate as Slave or
as Master.
The blue LED and / or the beeper always indicate the reader radio connection
status (see also the table at page 7):
• the radio connection is signaled by the blue LED through a single blink at
regular intervals, while if the reader radio is disconnected the LED emits
two short blinks at regular intervals;
• during the initialization procedure, if the radio connection attempt is
successful, the reader emits four ascending tones;
• the radio disconnection is signaled by four descending tones.
Gryphon™ BT as Slave
A Gryphon™ BT is Slave when it sends barcodes to a Master remote
Bluetooth®device such as a PC, Laptop, PDA, etc, which has initialized the
communication.
Once set as Slave, a Gryphon™ BT reader requires no particular configuration
for communication, however some radio parameters can be set to increase
system performance and data transmission security, see the Gryphon™ BT
Reference Manual on the configuration CD-ROM. At startup the reader can only
wait for the Master to initialize the radio communication.
The following is a general procedure recommended for Gryphon™ BT Slave
applications:
1. Power up the remote Bluetooth®Master device (e.g. Laptop or PC).
2. Power up the Gryphon™ BT reader within radio range (10 meters).
Any modifications to the radio configuration should be made at this time
before the radio connection takes place.
3. From the remote Bluetooth®Master device, execute the Discovery
procedure, (according to the procedure given in the documentation of the
Bluetooth®Master device), to recognize the Gryphon™ BT reader(s) within
radio range.
4. Check that "Gryphon BTx00 " is shown among the discovered
devices.
5. Request to open an SPP connection with Gryphon™ BT, making sure to
disable any required PIN and/or pairing parameters. Gryphon™ BT is
always discoverable and connectable without any required PIN.

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NOTE
If the PIN of the Bluetooth®Master device cannot be disabled, use
the PIN "1234". The Gryphon™ BT Slave will emit four ascending
tones indicating radio connection.
After the Gryphon™ BT reader indicates radio connection (see the table at
page 7), you can start sending barcodes.
If the Master remote Bluetooth®device can support a piconet, the
communication can be established with up to 7 Slave readers at the same time.
Gryphon™ BT as Master
A Gryphon™ BT is Master when the remote Bluetooth®device is Slave, i.e.
with a Bluetooth®barcode printer. Once set as Master, a Gryphon™ BT reader
must be configured with the address of the Slave device to which it wants to
communicate.
By default, at startup the reader initializes the communication with the Slave. If
the connection is successful, the reader can send barcodes to the Slave
device.
If the connection is not successful, you can attempt a connection manually by
double-clicking the reader trigger. Radio connections can also be managed
manually as described in the Gryphon™ BT Reference Manual on the
configuration CD-ROM.
During the request of radio connection or disconnection with a remote
Bluetooth®Slave device, the reader emits a series of ticks and short blinks of
the blue LED.
SLEEP STATE
The µP in the reader enters a “Sleep” state after 5 minutes of no reading for
minimum power consumption.

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DATA TRANSMISSION
The transmission of data can be transparent (no ACK/NACK protocol), when
each character is read and immediately sent to the Host (default value).
Otherwise, data transmission can be with flow control (with ACK/NACK
protocol), when, after each reading, Gryphon™ BT waits for an acknowledge
that the remote Host received the data before reading and sending the
following code.
NOTE
RTS/CTS handshaking should be set by the Bluetooth®COM
driver for correct serial communication. If not used, the RTS
line must be forced to the level that doesn't block such
communication.
STATUS LED INDICATOR
Blue LED Meaning
1 blink / 2 sec. Radio connected
2 blinks / 2 sec. Radio not connected
1 blink / 4 sec. Sleep state and radio connected
2 blinks / 4 sec. Sleep state and radio not connected
1 Blink Good decoding
Short blinks (Master only) Connection / re-connection attempts
For more details and other meanings of the Gryphon™ BT indicators (LED,
blue spot and beeper), refer to the Gryphon™ BT Reference Manual on the
configuration CD-ROM.

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GRYPHON™ BT CONFIGURATION
Configure the Gryphon™ BT by choosing one of the two procedures below and
reading the codes in the given sequence.
GRYPHON™ BT AS SLAVE
Restore Gryphon™ BT default
1. iPk
iPk
iPk
Set Gryphon™ BT as Slave
2. i25?k
i25?k
i25?k
YOUR READER IS NOW READY TO BE DISCOVERED (CONNECTED VIA
RADIO) BY A BLUETOOTH®MASTER DEVICE AND READ BARCODES.

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GRYPHON™ BT AS MASTER
Note: for the hexadecimal character selection of step 4, use the table at the
end of this manual.
Restore Gryphon™ BT default
1. iPk
iPk
iPk
Set Gryphon™ BT as Master
2. i25Dk
i25Dk
i25Dk
Enter configuration
3. ik
ik
ik
Set Remote Bluetooth®Device Address (slave)
4. i242k
i242k
i242k
+
12 characters for the remote Bluetooth®device address specified in
each Bluetooth®device.
Exit and Save configuration
5. i k
i k
i k
Request Radio Connection with Slave
6. i2$gk
i2$gk
i2$gk
If the connection is not successful, you can attempt a connection manually by
double-clicking the reader trigger.
YOUR READER IS NOW CONFIGURED TO READ BARCODES USING THE
DEFAULT VALUES.

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GRYPHON™ BT DEFAULT CONFIGURATION
DATA FORMAT
code identifier disabled, field adjustment disabled, code length tx not
transmitted, character replacement disabled, address stamping = disabled,
address delimiter = disabled, no header, terminator = CR-LF.
POWER SAVE
scan rate 270 scans/s.
READING PARAMETERS
operating mode hand-held, hardware trigger, trigger active level, no timeout,
Flash On = 1 sec, Flash Off = 0.6 sec, one read per cycle, safety time 0.5
sec, beeper intensity high, tone 2, beeper type monotone, beeper length
short, good read spot duration medium.
DECODING PARAMETERS
ink spread enabled, overflow control enabled, interdigit control enabled,
Puzzle Solver™ disabled, decoding safety = one read.
CODE SELECTION
enabled codes
BT200 Code PDF417
EAN 8/EAN 13 / UPC A/UPC E without ADD ON
check digit transmitted, no conversions
Interleaved 2/5
check digit control and transmission, variable length code;
4-99 characters
Standard Code 39
no check digit control, variable length code; 1-99 characters
BT100
BT200
Code 128, variable length code; 1-99 characters
disabled codes
BT100 EAN 128, ISBT128, Code 93, Codabar, pharmaceutical
codes, MSI, Plessey, Telepen, Delta IBM, Code 11,
Code 16K, Code 49, RSS family.
BT200 EAN 128, ISBT128, Code 93, Codabar, pharmaceutical
codes, RSS family

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ADVANCED FORMATTING PARAMETERS
concatenation disabled, no advanced formats defined, Zebra printer
formatting = disabled.
RADIO PARAMETERS
radio protocol timeout = 3 seconds, transmission retry = none, no
ACK/NACK protocol nor frame packing, power-off timeout = 4 hours, user-
friendly name = "Gryphon BTx00 ", beeper control for radio response =
good decode and good reception, Bluetooth®role = Slave, destination
address = 000000000000, auto-connection = enabled, auto-reconnection =
enabled.
SERIAL CONFIGURATION OPTIONS
In addition to the battery charge function C-GRYPHON can be connected to a
PC by means of an RS232 interface either to send new configuration strings
from the PC to the reader (i.e. using DL Sm@rtSet™), or to upgrade
application software onto the Gryphon™ BT reader.
Host interface connector
To proceed with these operations, connect an RS232 cable between
C-GRYPHON and the PC. Connect the power supply to C-GRYPHON. Place
the Gryphon™ BT reader onto the charger.
Power Supply
RS232 Interface to PC

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TECHNICAL FEATURES
Electrical Features
Battery Type 2 AA NiMh* batteries
1.2 V – 1850 mAh or 2100 mAh
Time of recharge NiMh 4 - 5 hours
Operating autonomy
(typ. continuous reading) 24.000 reads - NiMh
Max scan rate 270 scans/sec
Indicators LED, Good Read Spot, Beeper
Optical Features
Sensor CCD solid state (3648 pixels)
Illuminator LED array
Wavelength 630 ~ 670 nm
Max. LED Output Power 0.33 mW
LED Safety Class Class 1 EN 60825-1
Reading field see reading diagram (p. 82)
Max. resolution 0.076 mm, 3 mils
PCS minimum 15% (Datalogic Test Chart)
Radio Features
Bluetooth®version Bluetooth® 1.1
Profiles supported Serial Port Profile
Working frequency 2.4000 to 2.4835 GHz
Maximum output power 2.5 mW (class 2)
Range (in open air) 10 m.
Environmental Features
Working Temperature 0°to + 40 °C / 32° to 104 °F
Storage Temperature
(without battery) -20°to + 70 °C / - 4° to 158 °F
Humidity 90% non condensing
Drop resistance 1.8 m
Protection class IP30
Mechanical Features
Weight (with batteries) about 280 g. / 9.87 oz
Dimensions 179 x 81 x 98 mm / 7.04 x 3.18 x 3.85 in
Material ABS and Polycarbonate molded with rubber
* It is possible to employ also NiCd or non-chargeable Alkaline AA batteries.