Datalogic Gryphon I GD4100 User manual

Gryphon ™ I GD4100/GM4100
General Purpose Handheld
Linear Imager Barcode Reader
Product Reference Guide
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Table of Contents
Introduction...................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
About this Guide ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Manual Overview .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Manual Conventions ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................10
References .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................10
Technical Support ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................11
Datalogic Website Support ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................11
Reseller Technical Support ................................................................................................................................................................................................................11
Telephone Technical Support ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................11
Getting Started............................................................................................................................................................................... 13
About the Reader ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................13
Unpacking ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................13
Setting Up the Reader ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................13
Battery Safety .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................14
Install the Batteries ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................16
Install the Interface Cable .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................17
Configuring the Base Station ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................20
Changing the Base Station Position ..............................................................................................................................................................................................20
Connect the Base Station ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................22
Linking the Reader to a Base Station .............................................................................................................................................................................................24
GRYPHON™ I System and Network Layouts ..........................................................................................................................................................................................25
Stand Alone Layouts ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................25
Using the BC40xx™ Radio Base ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................27
Base LEDs .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................27
Base Button .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................27
Display .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................28
Programming ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................28
Using the Programming Barcodes .................................................................................................................................................................................................28
Select the Interface Type ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................29
Configure Interface Settings ............................................................................................................................................................................................................29
Configure Other Features ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................30
Software Version Transmission .......................................................................................................................................................................................................30
Resetting the Product Configuration to Defaults .....................................................................................................................................................................30
General Features ............................................................................................................................................................................ 33
Double Read Timeout ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................33
Label Gone Timeout .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................35
Sleep Mode Timeout ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................37
LED and Beeper Indicators ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................39
Power On Alert ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................39
Good Read: When to Indicate ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................40
Good Read Beep Type ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................41
Good Read Beep Frequency .............................................................................................................................................................................................................42
Good Read Beep Length ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................42
Good Read Beep Volume ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................44
Good Read LED Duration ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................45
Scanning Features ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................47
Scan Mode ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................47
Stand Mode Triggered Timeout ......................................................................................................................................................................................................49
Stand Detection ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................51
Stand Mode Sensitivity .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................52
Scanning Active Time .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................53
Flash On Time ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................55
Flash Off Time ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................57
Green Spot Duration ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................59
Display .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................60

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Contrast ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................60
Font Size ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................60
Backlight ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................61
Display Mode .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................62
Display Timeout ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................63
Keypad Select ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................65
Interfaces ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 67
Interface Selection ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................67
Configuring the Interface .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................67
Global Interface Features .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................71
Host Commands — Obey/Ignore ...................................................................................................................................................................................................71
USB Suspend Mode .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................72
RS-232 ONLY Interface................................................................................................................................................................... 73
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................73
RS-232 Standard Factory Settings .............................................................................................................................................................................................................73
Baud Rate ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................73
Data Bits ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................75
Stop Bits ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................75
Parity ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................76
Handshaking Control .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................77
RS-232/USB-Com Interfaces .......................................................................................................................................................... 79
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................79
Standard Factory Settings ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................79
Intercharacter Delay .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................80
Beep On ASCII BEL ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................82
Beep On Not on File .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................82
ACK NAK Options ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................83
ACK Character ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................84
NAK Character .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................86
ACK NAK Timeout Value ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................88
ACK NAK Retry Count ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................90
ACK NAK Error Handling ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................92
Indicate Transmission Failure .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................93
Disable Character ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................94
Enable Character .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................96
Keyboard Interface......................................................................................................................................................................... 99
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................99
Standard Factory Settings ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................99
Scancode Tables ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................99
Country Mode ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 100
Caps Lock State ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 103
Numlock .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 103
Send Control Characters ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 104
Wedge Quiet Interval .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 105
Intercharacter Delay .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 107
Intercode Delay ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 109
USB Keyboard Speed .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 111
USB-OEM Interface...................................................................................................................................................................... 113
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 113
Standard Factory Settings ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 113
USB-OEM Device Usage ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 114
Interface Options .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 115
IBM 46XX Interface...................................................................................................................................................................... 117
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 117
IBM Standard Factory Settings ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 117
46xx Number of Host Resets .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 118
Transmit Labels in Code 39 Format ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 121
Interface Options .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 122

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Wand Emulation Interface.......................................................................................................................................................... 123
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 123
Wand Emulation Standard Factory Settings ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 123
Wand Signal Speed ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 123
Wand Polarity ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 124
Wand Idle State ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 125
Transmit Noise .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 126
Label Symbology Conversion .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 127
Data Editing ................................................................................................................................................................................. 129
Data Editing Overview ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 129
Please Keep In Mind... ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 130
Global Prefix/Suffix ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 130
Example: Setting a Prefix ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 130
Global AIM ID ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 132
GS1-128 AIM ID ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 134
Label ID ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 135
Label ID: Pre-loaded Sets ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 135
Label ID: Set Individually Per Symbology ................................................................................................................................................................................. 137
Label ID Control ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 140
Label ID Symbology Selection ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 141
Case Conversion ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 149
Character Conversion ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 150
RF Features .................................................................................................................................................................................. 153
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 153
Standard Factory Settings ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 153
RF Beeper Features ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 154
Good Transmission Beep ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 154
Beep Frequency ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 155
Beep Duration ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 156
Beep Volume ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 158
Disconnect Beep ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 159
Base Station Beep .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 159
Leash Alarm ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 160
Configuration Update ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 162
Automatic Configuration Update ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 162
Copy Configuration to Scanner .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 163
Copy Configuration to Base Station ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 163
Powerdown Timeout .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 164
Batch Features ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 166
Batch Mode .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 166
Send Batch ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 167
Erase Batch Memory ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 167
RF Address Stamping .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 167
Source Radio Address Transmission ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 167
Source Radio Address Delimiter Character .............................................................................................................................................................................. 169
Radio Protocol Timeout ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 171
Radio Transmit Mode .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 173
RF Batch Mode Transmit Delay ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 174
Symbologies ................................................................................................................................................................................ 175
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 175
Symbologies ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 175
Standard Factory Settings for Symbologies ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 176
Disable All Symbologies ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 176
Code EAN/UPC .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 177
Coupon Control ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 177
UPC-A ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 178
UPC-A Enable/Disable ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 178
UPC-A Check Character Transmission ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 178
Expand UPC-A to EAN-13 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 179
UPC-A Number System Character Transmission .................................................................................................................................................................... 179
UPC-A Minimum Reads ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 180

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UPC-E ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 181
UPC-E Enable/Disable ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 181
UPC-E Check Character Transmission ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 181
Expand UPC-E to EAN-13 ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 182
Expand UPC-E to UPC-A .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 182
UPC-E Number System Character Transmission .................................................................................................................................................................... 183
UPC-E Minimum Reads .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 184
GTIN Formatting ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 185
EAN 13 (Jan 13) ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 186
EAN 13 Enable/Disable .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 186
EAN 13 Check Character Transmission ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 186
EAN-13 Flag 1 Character ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 187
EAN-13 ISBN Conversion ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 187
EAN 13 Minimum Reads .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 188
ISSN ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 189
ISSN Enable/Disable ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 189
EAN 8 (Jan 8) .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 190
EAN 8 Enable/Disable ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 190
EAN 8 Check Character Transmission ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 190
Expand EAN 8 to EAN 13 ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 191
EAN 8 Minimum Reads .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 192
UPC/EAN Global Settings .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 193
UPC/EAN Decoding Level ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 193
UPC/EAN Correlation ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 195
UPC/EAN Price Weight Check ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 196
In-Store Minimum Reads ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 197
Add-Ons ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 198
Optional Add-ons .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 198
Optional Add-On Timer ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 200
Optional GS1-128 Add-On Timer ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 203
P2 Add-Ons Minimum Reads ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 206
P5 Add-Ons Minimum Reads ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 207
GS1-128 Add-Ons Minimum Reads ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 208
Code 39 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 209
Code 39 Enable/Disable .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 209
Code 39 Check Character Calculation ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 210
Code 39 Check Character Transmission .................................................................................................................................................................................... 211
Code 39 Start/Stop Character Transmission ............................................................................................................................................................................ 211
Code 39 Full ASCII ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 212
Code 39 Quiet Zones ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 213
Code 39 Minimum Reads ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 214
Code 39 Decoding Level ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 215
Code 39 Length Control .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 217
Code 39 Set Length 1 ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 218
Code 39 Set Length 2 ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 220
Code 39 Interdigit Ratio .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 222
Code 39 Character Correlation ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 224
Code 39 Stitching .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 224
Code 32 (Italian Pharmaceutical Code) ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 225
Code 32 Enable/Disable .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 225
Code 32 Feature Setting Exceptions .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 225
Code 32 Check Character Transmission .................................................................................................................................................................................... 226
Code 32 Start/Stop Character Transmission ............................................................................................................................................................................ 226
Code 39 CIP (French Pharmaceutical) ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 227
Code 39 CIP Enable/Disable .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 227
Code 128 ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 228
Code 128 Enable/Disable ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 228
Expand Code 128 to Code 39 ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 228
Code 128 Check Character Transmission ................................................................................................................................................................................. 229
Code 128 Function Character Transmission ............................................................................................................................................................................ 229
Code 128 Sub-Code Change Transmission .............................................................................................................................................................................. 230
Code 128 Quiet Zones ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 231

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Code 128 Minimum Reads ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 232
Code 128 Decoding Level .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 233
Code 128 Length Control ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 235
Code 128 Set Length 1 .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 236
Code 128 Set Length 2 .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 238
Code 128 Character Correlation ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 239
Code 128 Stitching ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 240
GS1-128 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 241
GS1-128 Enable .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 241
Code ISBT 128 ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 242
ISBT 128 Concatenation .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 242
ISBT 128 Force Concatenation ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 243
ISBT 128 Concatenation Mode ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 244
ISBT 128 Dynamic Concatenation Timeout ............................................................................................................................................................................. 245
ISBT 128 Advanced Concatenation Options ............................................................................................................................................................................ 245
Codablock F .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 246
Codablock F Enable/Disable .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 246
Codablock F EAN Enable/Disable ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 247
Codablock F AIM Check .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 247
Codablock F Length Control ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 248
Codablock F Set Length 1 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 249
Codablock F Set Length 2 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 251
Interleaved 2 of 5 (I 2 of 5) ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 253
I 2 of 5 Enable/Disable ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 253
I 2 of 5 Check Character Calculation ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 254
I 2 of 5 Check Character Transmission ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 255
I 2 of 5 Minimum Reads ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 256
2 of 5 Decoding Level ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 257
I 2 of 5 Length Control ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 259
I 2 of 5 Set Length 1 .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 260
I 2 of 5 Set Length 2 .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 262
I 2 of 5 Character Correlation ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 264
I 2 of 5 Stitching ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 264
Follett 2 of 5 ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 265
Follett 2 of 5 Enable/Disable ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 265
Interleaved 2 of 5 CIP HR ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 266
Interleaved 2 of 5 CIP HR Enable/Disable ................................................................................................................................................................................. 266
Standard 2 of 5 .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 267
Standard 2 of 5 Enable/Disable .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 267
Standard 2 of 5 Check Character Calculation .......................................................................................................................................................................... 267
Standard 2 of 5 Check Character Transmission ...................................................................................................................................................................... 268
Standard 2 of 5 Minimum Reads .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 269
Standard 2 of 5 Decoding Level ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 270
Standard 2 of 5 Length Control .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 270
Standard 2 of 5 Set Length 1 ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 271
Standard 2 of 5 Set Length 2 ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 273
Standard 2 of 5 Character Correlation ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 275
Standard 2 of 5 Stitching ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 275
Industrial 2 of 5 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 276
Industrial 2 of 5 Enable/Disable ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 276
Industrial 2 of 5 Check Character Calculation ......................................................................................................................................................................... 276
Industrial 2 of 5 Check Character Transmission ..................................................................................................................................................................... 277
Industrial 2 of 5 Length Control ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 277
Industrial 2 of 5 Set Length 1 ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 278
Industrial 2 of 5 Set Length 2 ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 279
Industrial 2 of 5 Minimum Reads ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 281
Industrial 2 of 5 Stitching ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 282
Industrial 2 of 5 Character Correlation ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 283
Code IATA ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 284
IATA Enable/Disable ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 284
IATA Check Character Transmission ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 285
Datalogic 2 of 5 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 286

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Datalogic 2 of 5 Enable/Disable ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 286
Datalogic 2 of 5 Check Character Calculation ......................................................................................................................................................................... 286
Datalogic 2 of 5 Minimum Reads ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 287
Datalogic 2 of 5 Decoding Level .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 287
Datalogic 2 of 5 Length Control ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 288
Datalogic 2 of 5 Set Length 1 ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 289
Datalogic 2 of 5 Set Length 2 ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 291
Datalogic 2 of 5 Character Correlation ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 293
Datalogic 2 of 5 Stitching ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 293
Codabar ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 294
Codabar Enable/Disable ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 294
Codabar Check Character Calculation ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 295
Codabar Check Character Transmission ................................................................................................................................................................................... 296
Codabar Start/Stop Character Transmission ........................................................................................................................................................................... 296
Codabar Start/Stop Character Set ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 297
Codabar Start/Stop Character Match ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 298
Codabar Quiet Zones ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 299
Codabar Minimum Reads ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 300
Codabar Decoding Level ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 301
Codabar Length Control ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 302
Codabar Set Length 1 ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 303
Codabar Set Length 2 ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 305
Codabar Interdigit Ratio ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 307
Codabar Character Correlation .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 309
Codabar Stitching ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 309
ABC Codabar .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 310
ABC Codabar Enable/Disable ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 310
ABC Codabar Concatenation Mode ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 310
ABC Codabar Dynamic Concatenation Timeout .................................................................................................................................................................... 311
ABC Codabar Force Concatenation ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 312
Code 11 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 313
Code 11 Enable/Disable .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 313
Code 11 Check Character Calculation ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 314
Code 11 Check Character Transmission .................................................................................................................................................................................... 315
Code 11 Minimum Reads ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 316
Code 11 Length Control .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 317
Code 11 Set Length 1 ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 318
Code 11 Set Length 2 ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 320
Code 11 Interdigit Ratio .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 322
Code 11 Decoding Level ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 324
Code 11 Character Correlation ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 326
Code 11 Stitching .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 326
GS1 DataBar™ Omnidirectional ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 327
GS1 DataBar™ Omnidirectional Enable/Disable ..................................................................................................................................................................... 327
GS1 DataBar™ Omnidirectional GS1-128 Emulation ............................................................................................................................................................ 327
GS1 DataBar™ Omnidirectional Minimum Reads .................................................................................................................................................................. 328
GS1 DataBar™ Expanded ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 329
GS1 DataBar™ Expanded Enable/Disable ................................................................................................................................................................................. 329
GS1 DataBar™ Expanded GS1-128 Emulation ......................................................................................................................................................................... 329
GS1 DataBar™ Expanded Minimum Reads ............................................................................................................................................................................... 330
GS1 DataBar™ Expanded Length Control ................................................................................................................................................................................. 331
GS1 DataBar™ Expanded Set Length 1 ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 332
GS1 DataBar™ Expanded Set Length 2 ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 334
GS1 DataBar™ Limited ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 336
GS1 DataBar™ Limited Enable/Disable ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 336
GS1 DataBar™ Limited GS1-128 Emulation .............................................................................................................................................................................. 336
GS1 DataBar™ Limited Minimum Reads .................................................................................................................................................................................... 337
Code 93 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 338
Code 93 Enable/Disable .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 338
Code 93 Check Character Calculation ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 339
Code 93 Check Character Transmission .................................................................................................................................................................................... 340
Code 93 Length Control .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 340

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Code 93 Set Length 1 ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 341
Code 93 Set Length 2 ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 343
Code 93 Minimum Reads ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 345
Code 93 Decoding Level ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 346
Code 93 Quiet Zones ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 348
Code 93 Stitching .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 349
Code 93 Character Correlation ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 349
MSI ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 350
MSI Enable/Disable ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 350
MSI Check Character Calculation ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 351
MSI Check Character Transmission ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 352
MSI Length Control ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 352
MSI Set Length 1 ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 353
MSI Set Length 2 ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 355
MSI Minimum Reads ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 357
MSI Decoding Level .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 358
MSI Stitching ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 359
MSI Character Correlation .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 360
Plessey .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 361
Plessey Enable/Disable .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 361
Plessey Check Character Calculation .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 362
Plessey Check Character Transmission ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 363
Plessey Length Control .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 363
Plessey Set Length 1 ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 364
Plessey Set Length 2 ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 366
Plessey Minimum Reads ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 368
Plessey Decoding Level ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 369
Plessey Stitching ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 370
Plessey Character Correlation ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 371
Code 4 .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 372
Code 4 Enable/Disable .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 372
Code 4 Check Character Transmission ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 372
Code 4 Hex to Decimal Conversion ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 373
Code 5 .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 374
Code 5 Enable/Disable .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 374
Code 5 Check Character Transmission ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 374
Code 5 Hex to Decimal Conversion ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 375
Code 4 and Code 5 Common Configuration Items ......................................................................................................................................................................... 376
Code 4 and 5 Decoding Level ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 376
Code 4 and Code 5 Minimum Reads .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 378
Message Formatting ................................................................................................................................................................... 379
Message Formatting ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 379
Cursor Control .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 380
Font Selection ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 380
Clearing Display ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 381
LED and Beeper Control .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 381
Messages from Scanner Command Keys ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 382
Technical Specifications .............................................................................................................................................................. 383
Standard Cable Pinouts ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 386
LED and Beeper Indications ........................................................................................................................................................ 387
Error Codes ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 388
Base Station Indications ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 389
Standard Defaults ........................................................................................................................................................................ 391
Sample Barcodes ......................................................................................................................................................................... 403
Keypad .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 407
Scancode Tables .......................................................................................................................................................................... 411
Control Character Emulation ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 411
Single Press and Release Keys ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 411
Interface Type PC AT PS/2 or USB-Keyboard ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 412

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Interface type PC AT PS/2 Alt Mode or USB-Keyboard Alt Mode ................................................................................................................................................ 414
Digital Interface ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 416
IBM31xx 102-key .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 418
IBM XT ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 420
Microsoft Windows Codepage 1252 ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 422
Index ........................................................................................................................................................................ 423

Product Reference Guide 9
Chapter 1
Introduction
About this Guide
This Product Reference Guide (PRG) is provided for users seeking advanced technical
information, including connection, programming, maintenance and specifications. The Quick
Reference Guide (QRG) and other publications associated with this product are downloadable
free of charge from the website listed on the back cover of this manual.
Typically, units are factory-programmed for the most common terminal and communications
settings. If you need to modify any programmable settings, custom configuration can be
accomplished by scanning the programming barcodes within this guide.
Programming can alternatively be performed using the Datalogic Aladdin™ Configuration
application which is downloadable from the Datalogic website listed on the back cover of this
manual. This multi-platform utility program allows device configuration using a PC. It
communicates to the device using a serial or USB cable and can also create configuration
barcodes to print.
Manual Overview
Chapter 1, Introduction provides a product overview, unpacking instructions, and cable
connection information.
Chapter 2, Getting Started presents information about unpacking and setting up the reader.
Chapter 4, Interfaces consists of interface configuration barcodes and details.
Chapter 3, General Features includes programming barcodes for selecting common features for
the reader and general use barcodes to customize how the data is transmitted to the host device.
Chapter 5, RS-232 ONLY Interface supplies information about setting up the reader for RS-232
operation.
Chapter 6, RS-232/USB-Com Interfaces features information about options involving both the RS-
232 and USB-Com interfaces.
Chapter 7, Keyboard Interface discusses how to set up the reader for Keyboard Wedge operation.
Chapter 8, USB-OEM Interface explains how to set the reader up for USB operation.
Chapter 9, IBM 46XX Interface is a resource for setting up an IBM interface.
Chapter 10, Wand Emulation Interface explains how to set the reader up for Wand Emulation
Interface.

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Chapter 11, Data Editing offers advanced configuration options for customization of scanned data
output.
Chapter 12, RF Features describes options and programming related to the reader’s radio
communication features.
Chapter 13, Symbologies defines options for all symbologies and provides the programming
barcodes necessary for configuring these features.
Chapter 14, Message Formatting provides details for programming options.
Appendix A, Technical Specifications lists physical and performance characteristics, as well as
environmental and regulatory specifications. It also provides standard cable pin-outs.
Appendix B, LED and Beeper Indications supplies tables containing descriptions of the functions
and behaviors of the reader’s LED and Beeper indicators.
Appendix C, Standard Defaults references common factory default settings for reader features and
options.
Appendix D, Sample Barcodes offers sample barcodes of several common symbologies.
Appendix E, Keypad includes numeric barcodes to be scanned for certain parameter settings.
Appendix F, Scancode Tables lists control character emulation information for Wedge and USB
Keyboard interfaces.
Manual Conventions
The following conventions are used in this document:
The symbols listed below are used in this manual to notify the reader of key issues or procedures
that must be observed when using the reader:
NOTE
CAUTION
References
Current versions of the Product Reference Guide (PRG), Quick Reference Guide (QRG), the
Datalogic Aladdin™ Configuration application, and any other manuals, instruction sheets and
utilities for this product can be downloaded from the website listed on the back cover of this
manual. Alternatively, printed copies or product support CDs can be purchased through your
Datalogic reseller.
Notes contain information necessary for properly diagnosing,
repairing and operating the reader.
The CAUTION symbol advises you of actions that could damage
equipment or property.

Technical Support
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Technical Support
Datalogic Website Support
The Datalogic website (www.scanning.datalogic.com) is the complete source for technical
support and information for Datalogic products. The site offers product support, product
registration, warranty information, product manuals, product tech notes, software updates,
demos, and instructions for returning products for repair.
Reseller Technical Support
An excellent source for technical assistance and information is an authorized Datalogic reseller.
A reseller is acquainted with specific types of businesses, application software, and computer
systems and can provide individualized assistance.
Telephone Technical Support
If you do not have internet or email access, you may contact Datalogic technical support at
[phone] or check the back cover of your manual for more contact information.

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Chapter 2
Getting Started
About the Reader
Advancements in the LED technology used in this reader significantly improve the illumination
of the target field of view, resulting in higher scan efficiency. Whether used in Single Trigger or
Continuous Mode, the ergonomic design of the reader will help to promote comfortable
handling during extended periods of use.
See "Interface Selection"on page 67 for a listing and descriptions of available interface sets by
model type.
Unpacking
Check carefully to ensure the reader and any accessories ordered are present and undamaged. If
any damage occurred during shipment, contact Datalogic Technical Support. Information is
shown on page 9.
KEEP THE PACKAGING. Should the unit ever require service, it should be returned in its
original shipping container.
Setting Up the Reader
Depending on whether you are using a Corded or Mobile version of the Gryphon, follow the
steps provided in this section to connect and get your reader up and communicating with its
host.
1. Install the Batteries
2. Install the Interface Cable (Corded) or Connect the Base Station (Mobile)
3. Select the Interface Type
4. Configure Interface Settings (only if not using factory settings for that interface)
5. Configure Other Features (if modifications are needed from factory settings)

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Battery Safety
To install, charge and/or do any other action on the battery, follow the instructions in this
manual.
NOTE
Before installing the Battery, read “Battery Safety” on this and the following pages. Datalogic rec-
ommends annual replacement of rechargeable battery packs to ensure maximum performance.
WARNING
Do not discharge the battery using any device except for the scanner. When the battery is used in
devices other than the designated product, it may damage the battery or reduce its life expec-
tancy. If the device causes an abnormal current to flow, it may cause the battery to become hot,
explode or ignite and cause serious injury.

Lithium-ion battery packs may get hot, explode or ignite and cause serious injury if exposed to
abusive conditions. Be sure to follow the safety warnings listed below:
• Do not place the battery pack in fire or heat.
• Do not connect the positive terminal and negative terminal of the battery pack to each other
with any metal object (such as wire).
• Do not carry or store the battery pack together with metal objects.
• Do not pierce the battery pack with nails, strike it with a hammer, step on it or otherwise sub-
ject it to strong impacts or shocks.
• Do not solder directly onto the battery pack.
• Do not expose the battery pack to liquids, or allow the battery to get wet.
• Do not apply voltages to the battery pack contacts.
In the event the battery pack leaks and the fluid gets into your eye, do not rub the eye. Rinse well
with water and immediately seek medical care. If left untreated, the battery fluid could cause
damage to the eye.

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As with other types of batteries, Lithium-Ion (LI) batteries will lose capacity over time. Capacity
deterioration is noticeable after one year of service whether the battery is in use or not. It is
difficult to precisely predict the finite life of a LI battery, but cell manufacturers rate them at
500 charge cycles. In other words, the batteries should be expected to take 500 full discharge /
charge cycles before needing replacement. This number is higher if partial discharging /
recharging is adhered to rather than full / deep discharging,
The typical manufacturer advertised useful life of LI batteries is one to three years, depending
on usage and number of charges, etc., after which they should be removed from service,
especially in mission critical applications. Do not continue to use a battery that is showing
excessive loss of capacity, it should be properly recycled / disposed of and replaced. For most
applications, batteries should be replaced after one year of service to maintain customer
satisfaction and minimize safety concerns.
Collect and recycle waste batteries separately from the device in compliance with European
Directive 2006/66/EC, 2002/95/EC, 2002/96/EC and subsequent modifications, US and
China regulatory and others laws and regulations about the environment.
CAUTION
Always charge the battery at 32° – 104°F (0° - 40°C) temperature range.
Use only the authorized power supplies, battery pack, chargers, and docks supplied by your Data-
logic reseller. The use of any other power supplies can damage the device and void your warranty.
Do not disassemble or modify the battery. The battery contains safety and protection devices,
which, if damaged, may cause the battery to generate heat, explode or ignite.
Do not place the battery in or near fire, on stoves or other high temperature locations.
Do not place the battery in direct sunlight, or use or store the battery inside cars in hot weather.
Doing so may cause the battery to generate heat, explode or ignite. Using the battery in this man-
ner may also result in a loss of performance and a shortened life expectancy.
Do not place the battery in microwave ovens, high-pressure containers or on induction cookware.
Immediately discontinue use of the battery if, while using, charging or storing the battery, the bat-
tery emits an unusual smell, feels hot, changes color or shape, or appears abnormal in any other
way.
Do not replace the battery pack when the device is turned on.
Do not remove or damage the battery pack’s label.
Do not use the battery pack if it is damaged in any part.
Battery pack usage by children should be supervised.

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Install the Batteries
To install or change the battery of your reader, you must:
1. With a screwdriver, unscrew the battery cover screw.
2. Unplug the three screws securing the battery holder, and unplug the white connector.
Connec
Screw
Screw Screw
3. Carefully lift out the gold contacts circuit, and remove the battery holder while letting the
white connector pass through the hole in the battery holder (as shown in the picture
below).
4. Remove the old battery from its place (if present), and insert the new battery in the same
position.
5. Replace the battery holder, plug in the connector and return the contacts circuit to its pre-
vious location.
NOTE
When inserting the new battery into the handle, take care to position the battery
and the connector as shown.
Pass-through
hole

Install the Interface Cable
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6. Insert the cover in the handle and screw it back into place.
Install the Interface Cable
For Corded versions, connect the reader cable by inserting the cable into the handle as shown in
Figure 1. To remove it, insert a paper clip into the release aperture, then unplug the cable.
Figure 1. Connect/disconnect the cable
RS-232 Serial Connection
Turn off power to the terminal/PC and connect the reader to the terminal/PC serial port via the
RS-232 cable as shown in Figure 2. If the terminal will not support POT (Power Off the
Terminal) to supply reader power, use the approved power supply (AC Adapter). Plug the AC
Adapter barrel connector into the socket on the RS-232 cable connector and the AC Adapter
plug into a standard power outlet.

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Figure 2. RS-232 Connection
Keyboard Wedge Connection
The Keyboard Wedge cable has a ‘Y’ connection from the reader. Connect the female to the
male end from the keyboard and the remaining end at the keyboard port at the terminal/PC.
Reference Figure 3.
Figure 3. Keyboard Wedge Interface connection
USB Connection
Connect the reader to a USB port on the terminal/PC using the correct USB cable for the
interface type you ordered. Reference Figure 4.