Datalogic Gryphon i gfe4500 Installation and operation manual

Gryphon™ I GFS/GFE4500

PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE

Fixed Mount Area Imager

Bar Code Reader

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PREFACE ................................................................................................................XIII

About this Manual ......................................................................................................... xiii

Overview ...................................................................................................................... xiii

Manual Conventions ......................................................................................................................... xiv

Technical Support ......................................................................................................... xiv

Support Through the Website .......................................................................................................... xiv

Reseller Technical Support .............................................................................................................. xiv

.................................................................................................................................... xiv

CHAPTER 1.

INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................1

About the Reader ............................................................................................................. 1

Using the Gryphon™ GFS4500 Reader .............................................................................. 2

Gryphon™ GFS4500 Aiming System .................................................................................. 2

Gryphon™ GFS4500 ............................................................................................................................2

Configuration Methods ........................................................................................................................4

Programming Bar Codes ............................................................................................................4

Datalogic Aladdin™ .....................................................................................................................4

CHAPTER 2.

SETUP ..................................................................................................5

Unpacking ....................................................................................................................... 5

Setting Up the Gryphon™ GFS4500 Reader ....................................................................... 5

Parts of the Reader .......................................................................................................... 6

Attaching and Retaining the USB Cable (GFS4520 Model Only) ........................................... 6

Connecting the Host Interface ........................................................................................... 8

RS-232 Serial Connection ...................................................................................................................8

USB Connection ...................................................................................................................................9

Interface Selection ......................................................................................................... 10

Configuring the Interface ................................................................................................ 10

Customizing Configuration Settings ................................................................................. 12

Using the Programming Bar Codes .................................................................................................12

Datalogic Aladdin™ Utility ................................................................................................................12

Interface Settings ..............................................................................................................................13

Configuring Other Features ..............................................................................................................13

Software Version Transmission .......................................................................................................13

Resetting the Product Configuration to Defaults .............................................................................14

Restore Custom Default Configuration ....................................................................................14

CHAPTER 3.

CONFIGURATION WITH BAR CODES ..................................................... 15

Configuration Parameters ............................................................................................... 15

Interface Configuration: ............................................................................................................15

Parameters common to all interface applications: .................................................................15

Symbology-specific parameters: .............................................................................................16

GLOBAL INTERFACE FEATURES ......................................................................................................17

Host Commands — Obey/Ignore .............................................................................................17

USB Suspend Mode ...................................................................................................................17

RS-232 INTERFACE ....................................................................................................... 18

RS-232 STANDARD SETTINGS .........................................................................................................19

Baud Rate ..................................................................................................................................19

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Data Bits .................................................................................................................................... 20

Stop Bits ....................................................................................................................................20

Parity .........................................................................................................................................21

Handshaking Control ................................................................................................................ 22

RS-232/USB-COM INTERFACES .....................................................................................23

RS-232/USB-COM SETTINGS ...........................................................................................................24

Intercharacter Delay .................................................................................................................24

Beep On ASCII BEL ...................................................................................................................25

Beep On Not on File .................................................................................................................. 25

ACK NAK Options .....................................................................................................................26

ACK Character ...........................................................................................................................27

NAK Character ..........................................................................................................................27

ACK NAK Timeout Value ..........................................................................................................28

ACK NAK Retry Count .............................................................................................................. 28

ACK NAK Error Handling ..........................................................................................................29

Indicate Transmission Failure ..................................................................................................29

Disable Character ......................................................................................................................30

Enable Character .......................................................................................................................30

KEYBOARD INTERFACE .................................................................................................31

COUNTRY MODE ................................................................................................................................32

Setup on PC to use ALT Universal ...................................................................................32

Setting Country Mode ...............................................................................................................33

OTHER KEYBOARD PARAMETERS ...................................................................................................47

Encoding Type ...........................................................................................................................47

ALT Output Type .......................................................................................................................54

Numlock ....................................................................................................................................54

Keyboard Numeric Keypad ......................................................................................................55

Keyboard Send Control Characters .........................................................................................55

Intercharacter Delay .................................................................................................................56

Intercode Delay ......................................................................................................................... 56

USB Keyboard Speed ................................................................................................................ 57

USB-OEM INTERFACE ...................................................................................................58

USB-OEM Device Usage ...........................................................................................................59

DATA FORMAT ..............................................................................................................60

GLOBAL SETTINGS ...........................................................................................................................61

Global Prefix/Suffix ...................................................................................................................61

Case Conversion ....................................................................................................................... 62

Character Conversion ...............................................................................................................62

Global AIM ID ............................................................................................................................. 63

GS1-128 AIM ID .........................................................................................................................63

LABEL ID ...........................................................................................................................................64

Label ID: Pre-loaded Sets ......................................................................................................... 64

Label ID: Set Individually Per Symbology ................................................................................ 65

Label ID Control ........................................................................................................................65

Label ID Symbology Selection ..................................................................................................66

READING PARAMETERS ................................................................................................71

SCANNING FEATURES .....................................................................................................................72

Scan Mode .................................................................................................................................72

Phase Off Event .........................................................................................................................73

Phase Off Timeout ....................................................................................................................73

Serial Start Character ...............................................................................................................74

Serial Stop Character ................................................................................................................74

Presentation Mode Indication ..................................................................................................75

Manual Trigger Control ............................................................................................................. 75

Scanning Active Time ...............................................................................................................76

Double Read Timeout ............................................................................................................... 76

Stand Mode/Object Detection Indication (Stand Mode Flash) .................................................78

Stand Mode/Object Detection Sensitivity .................................................................................78

Stand Mode/Object Detection Illumination Off Time ...............................................................79

LED AND BEEPER INDICATORS .......................................................................................................80

Power On Alert .......................................................................................................................... 80

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Good Read Beep Type ...............................................................................................................80

Good Read Beep Frequency .....................................................................................................81

Good Read Beep Length ...........................................................................................................82

Good Read Beeper Volume .......................................................................................................83

Good Read LED Duration ..........................................................................................................84

Good Read: When to Indicate ...................................................................................................85

Good Read LED color ................................................................................................................85

Green Spot Duration .................................................................................................................86

Green Spot LED Intensity ..........................................................................................................86

Illuminator Intensity ..................................................................................................................87

Presentation Illumination Control ............................................................................................87

Indicator LEDs Intensity ............................................................................................................88

CAMERA CONTROL ...........................................................................................................................89

Aiming Pointer ..........................................................................................................................89

Aiming Duration Timer .............................................................................................................89

Aiming LED intensity ................................................................................................................90

Object Sense Aiming Enable .....................................................................................................90

Pick Mode ..................................................................................................................................91

Mobile Phone Mode ...................................................................................................................91

Mirror Reading Mode ................................................................................................................92

Decode Negative Image ............................................................................................................93

Image Capture ...........................................................................................................................93

MULTIPLE LABEL READING ............................................................................................................94

Multiple Labels per Frame .......................................................................................................94

Multiple Labels Ordering by Code Symbology .........................................................................94

Multiple Labels Ordering by Code Length ................................................................................95

1D SYMBOLOGIES ......................................................................................................... 96

DISABLE ALL SYMBOLOGIES ...........................................................................................................97

COUPON CONTROL ...........................................................................................................................97

Coupon Control .........................................................................................................................97

UPC-A ................................................................................................................................................98

UPC-A Enable/Disable ..............................................................................................................98

UPC-A Check Character Transmission ....................................................................................98

Expand UPC-A to EAN-13 ........................................................................................................99

UPC-A Number System Character Transmission ...................................................................99

UPC-E ...............................................................................................................................................100

UPC-E Enable/Disable ............................................................................................................100

UPC-E Check Character Transmission ..................................................................................100

Expand UPC-E to EAN-13 .......................................................................................................101

Expand UPC-E to UPC-A .........................................................................................................101

UPC-E Number System Character Transmission .................................................................101

GTIN Formatting .....................................................................................................................102

EAN-13 ............................................................................................................................................103

EAN-13 Enable/Disable ..........................................................................................................103

EAN-13 Check Character Transmission ................................................................................103

EAN-13 Flag 1 Character ........................................................................................................104

EAN-13 to ISBN Conversion ...................................................................................................104

EAN-13 to ISSN Conversion ...................................................................................................105

EAN-8 ..............................................................................................................................................106

EAN-8 Enable/Disable ............................................................................................................106

EAN-8 Check Character Transmission ..................................................................................106

Expand EAN-8 to EAN-13 .......................................................................................................107

UPC/EAN GLOBAL SETTINGS .........................................................................................................108

UPC/EAN Price Weight Check ................................................................................................108

UPC/EAN Quiet Zones .............................................................................................................109

Add-Ons ...................................................................................................................................110

Optional Add-ons ....................................................................................................................110

Optional Add-On Timer ...........................................................................................................111

GS1 DATABAR™ OMNIDIRECTIONAL ............................................................................................112

GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional Enable/Disable .......................................................................112

GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional to GS1-128 Emulation ...........................................................112

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GS1 DATABAR™ EXPANDED .........................................................................................................113

GS1 DataBar Expanded Enable/Disable .................................................................................113

GS1 DataBar Expanded to GS1-128 Emulation .....................................................................113

GS1 DataBar Expanded Length Control .................................................................................114

GS1 DataBar Expanded Set Length 1 ....................................................................................114

GS1 DataBar Expanded Set Length 2 ....................................................................................115

GS1 DATABAR™ LIMITED ..............................................................................................................116

GS1 DataBar Limited Enable/Disable ....................................................................................116

GS1 DataBar Limited to GS1-128 Emulation ........................................................................116

CODE 39 ...........................................................................................................................................117

Code 39 Enable/Disable ..........................................................................................................117

Code 39 Check Character Calculation ....................................................................................117

Code 39 Check Character Transmission ................................................................................118

Code 39 Start/Stop Character Transmission .........................................................................118

Code 39 Full ASCII ...................................................................................................................119

Code 39 Quiet Zones ...............................................................................................................119

Code 39 Length Control ..........................................................................................................120

Code 39 Set Length 1 ..............................................................................................................120

Code 39 Set Length 2 ..............................................................................................................121

TRIOPTIC CODE ...............................................................................................................................122

Trioptic Code Enable/Disable .................................................................................................122

CODE 39 DANISH PPT .....................................................................................................................122

Code 39 Danish PPT Enable/Disable ......................................................................................122

CODE 39 PZN ...................................................................................................................................123

Code 39 PZN Enable/Disable ..................................................................................................123

CODE 39 LA POSTE .........................................................................................................................123

Code 39 La Poste Enable/Disable ..........................................................................................123

CODE 32 (ITALIAN PHARMACEUTICAL) ........................................................................................124

Code 32 Enable/Disable ..........................................................................................................124

Code 32 Feature Setting Exceptions ......................................................................................124

Code 32 Check Character Transmission ................................................................................124

Code 32 Start/Stop Character Transmission .........................................................................125

CODE 39 CIP HR (FRENCH PHARMACEUTICAL) ...........................................................................125

Code 39 CIP HR Enable/Disable .............................................................................................125

CODE 128 .........................................................................................................................................126

Code 128 Enable/Disable ........................................................................................................126

Expand Code 128 to Code 39 ..................................................................................................126

Code 128 Check Character Transmission ..............................................................................127

Code 128 Function Character Transmission .........................................................................127

Code 128 Quiet Zones .............................................................................................................128

Code 128 Length Control ........................................................................................................128

Code 128 Set Length 1 ............................................................................................................129

Code 128 Set Length 2 ............................................................................................................129

GS1-128 ...........................................................................................................................................130

GS1-128 Enable ......................................................................................................................130

INTERLEAVED 2 OF 5 (I 2 OF 5) ......................................................................................................131

I 2 of 5 Enable/Disable ............................................................................................................131

I 2 of 5 Check Character Calculation ......................................................................................132

I 2 of 5 Check Character Transmission ..................................................................................133

I 2 of 5 Length Control ............................................................................................................134

I 2 of 5 Set Length 1 ................................................................................................................134

I 2 of 5 Set Length 2 ................................................................................................................135

INTERLEAVED 2 OF 5, FEBRABAN

(DESK MODELS ONLY) ...................................................................................................................136

Interleaved 2 of 5, Febraban format Enable / Disable ...........................................................136

INTERLEAVED 2 OF 5 CIP HR .........................................................................................................137

Interleaved 2 of 5 CIP HR Enable/Disable ..............................................................................137

MATRIX 2 OF 5 .................................................................................................................................138

Matrix 2 of 5 Enable/Disable ..................................................................................................138

Matrix 2 of 5 Check Character Calculation .............................................................................138

Matrix 2 of 5 Check Character Transmission ........................................................................139

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Matrix 2 of 5 Length Control ...................................................................................................139

Matrix 2 of 5 Set Length 1 ......................................................................................................140

Matrix 2 of 5 Set Length 2 ......................................................................................................140

STANDARD 2 OF 5 ...........................................................................................................................141

Standard 2 of 5 Enable/Disable ..............................................................................................141

Standard 2 of 5 Check Character Calculation ........................................................................141

Standard 2 of 5 Check Character Transmission ....................................................................142

Standard 2 of 5 Length Control ..............................................................................................142

Standard 2 of 5 Set Length 1 ..................................................................................................143

Standard 2 of 5 Set Length 2 ..................................................................................................143

COMPRESSED 2 OF 5 ......................................................................................................................144

Compressed 2 of 5 Enable/Disable ........................................................................................144

Compressed 2 of 5 Check Character Calculation ..................................................................144

Compressed 2 of 5 Check Character Transmission ..............................................................145

Compressed 2 of 5 Length Control ........................................................................................145

Compressed 2 of 5 Set Length 1 ............................................................................................146

Compressed 2 of 5 Set Length 2 ............................................................................................146

DATALOGIC 2 OF 5 ..........................................................................................................................147

Datalogic 2 of 5 Enable/Disable ..............................................................................................147

Datalogic 2 of 5 Check Character Calculation ........................................................................147

Datalogic 2 of 5 Check Character Transmission ....................................................................148

Datalogic 2 of 5 Length Control ..............................................................................................148

Datalogic 2 of 5 Set Length 1 .................................................................................................149

Datalogic 2 of 5 Set Length 2 .................................................................................................149

INDUSTRIAL 2 OF 5 .........................................................................................................................150

Industrial 2 of 5 Enable/Disable .............................................................................................150

Industrial 2 of 5 Check Character Calculation ........................................................................150

Industrial 2 of 5 Check Character Transmission ....................................................................151

Industrial 2 of 5 Length Control .............................................................................................151

Industrial 2 of 5 Set Length 1 .................................................................................................152

Industrial 2 of 5 Set Length 2 .................................................................................................152

IATA ..................................................................................................................................................153

IATA Enable/Disable ................................................................................................................153

IATA Check Character Transmission ......................................................................................153

FOLLETT 2 OF 5 ...............................................................................................................................154

Follett 2 of 5 Enable/Disable ..................................................................................................154

CODABAR ........................................................................................................................................155

Codabar Enable/Disable ..........................................................................................................155

Codabar Check Character Calculation ....................................................................................155

Codabar Check Character Transmission ................................................................................156

Codabar Start/Stop Character Transmission ........................................................................156

Codabar Start/Stop Character Set ..........................................................................................157

Codabar Start/Stop Character Match .....................................................................................157

Codabar Quiet Zones ...............................................................................................................158

Codabar Length Control ..........................................................................................................159

Codabar Set Length 1 .............................................................................................................159

Codabar Set Length 2 .............................................................................................................160

ABC CODABAR ................................................................................................................................161

ABC Codabar Enable/Disable .................................................................................................161

ABC Codabar Concatenation Mode ........................................................................................161

ABC Codabar Dynamic Concatenation Timeout ....................................................................162

ABC Codabar Force Concatenation ........................................................................................162

ISBT 128 ...........................................................................................................................................163

ISBT 128 Concatenation ..........................................................................................................163

ISBT 128 Concatenation Mode ................................................................................................163

ISBT 128 Dynamic Concatenation Timeout ............................................................................164

ISBT 128 Force Concatenation ...............................................................................................165

ISBT 128 Advanced Concatenation Options ...........................................................................165

CODE 11 ...........................................................................................................................................166

Code 11 Enable/Disable ..........................................................................................................166

Code 11 Check Character Calculation ....................................................................................166

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Code 11 Check Character Transmission ................................................................................167

Code 11 Length Control ..........................................................................................................167

Code 11 Set Length 1 ..............................................................................................................168

Code 11 Set Length 2 ..............................................................................................................168

CODE 93 ...........................................................................................................................................169

Code 93 Enable/Disable ..........................................................................................................169

Code 93 Check Character Calculation ....................................................................................169

Code 93 Check Character Transmission ................................................................................170

Code 93 Length Control ..........................................................................................................170

Code 93 Set Length 1 ..............................................................................................................171

Code 93 Set Length 2 ..............................................................................................................171

Code 93 Quiet Zones ...............................................................................................................172

MSI ...................................................................................................................................................173

MSI Enable/Disable .................................................................................................................173

MSI Check Character Calculation ...........................................................................................173

MSI Check Character Transmission .......................................................................................174

MSI Length Control .................................................................................................................174

MSI Set Length 1 .....................................................................................................................175

MSI Set Length 2 .....................................................................................................................175

PHARMACODE ................................................................................................................................176

Pharmacode Enable/Disable ..................................................................................................176

Pharmacode Label Direction ..................................................................................................176

Pharmacode Length Control ..................................................................................................177

Pharmacode Set Length 1 ......................................................................................................177

Pharmacode Set Length 2 ......................................................................................................178

PLESSEY ..........................................................................................................................................179

Plessey Enable/Disable ..........................................................................................................179

Plessey Check Character Calculation .....................................................................................179

Plessey Check Character Transmission ................................................................................180

Plessey Length Control ..........................................................................................................180

Plessey Set Length 1 ..............................................................................................................181

Plessey Set Length 2 ..............................................................................................................181

BC412 ..............................................................................................................................................182

BC412 Enable/Disable ............................................................................................................182

BC412 Check Character Calculation .......................................................................................182

BC412 Length Control ............................................................................................................183

BC412 Set Length 1 ................................................................................................................184

BC412 Set Length 2 ................................................................................................................184

2D SYMBOLOGIES ....................................................................................................... 185

2D GLOBAL FEATURES ..................................................................................................................186

2D Maximum Decoding Time .................................................................................................187

2D Structured Append ............................................................................................................188

2D Normal/Inverse Symbol Control .......................................................................................188

AZTEC CODE ....................................................................................................................................189

Aztec Code Enable / Disable ...................................................................................................189

Aztec Code Length Control .....................................................................................................189

Aztec Code Set Length 1 ........................................................................................................190

Aztec Code Set Length 2 ........................................................................................................190

CHINA SENSIBLE CODE ..................................................................................................................191

China Sensible Code Enable / Disable ....................................................................................191

China Sensible Code Length Control ......................................................................................191

China Sensible Code Set Length 1 .........................................................................................192

China Sensible Code Set Length 2 .........................................................................................192

DATA MATRIX ..................................................................................................................................193

Data Matrix Enable / Disable ..................................................................................................193

Data Matrix Square/Rectangular Style ..................................................................................193

Data Matrix Length Control ....................................................................................................194

Data Matrix Set Length 1 ........................................................................................................194

Data Matrix Set Length 2 ........................................................................................................195

GS1 DOTCODE .................................................................................................................................196

DotCode Enable .......................................................................................................................196

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DotCode High Resolution Enable ...........................................................................................196

DotCode Position-based Decoding ........................................................................................197

Additional Options ...................................................................................................................197

MAXICODE .......................................................................................................................................198

Maxicode Enable / Disable ......................................................................................................198

Maxicode Primary Message Transmission ............................................................................198

Maxicode Length Control ........................................................................................................199

Maxicode Set Length 1 ...........................................................................................................199

Maxicode Set Length 2 ...........................................................................................................200

PDF417 ............................................................................................................................................201

PDF417 Enable / Disable ........................................................................................................201

PDF417 Length Control ..........................................................................................................201

PDF417 Set Length 1 ..............................................................................................................202

PDF417 Set Length 2 ..............................................................................................................202

MICRO PDF417 ................................................................................................................................203

Micro PDF417 Enable / Disable ..............................................................................................203

Micro PDF417 Code 128 GS1-128 Emulation ........................................................................203

Micro PDF417 Length Control ................................................................................................204

Micro PDF417 Set Length 1 ....................................................................................................204

Micro PDF417 Set Length 2 ....................................................................................................205

QR CODE ..........................................................................................................................................206

QR Code Enable / Disable .......................................................................................................206

QR Code Length Control .........................................................................................................206

QR Code Set Length 1 .............................................................................................................207

QR Code Set Length 2 .............................................................................................................207

MICRO QR CODE ..............................................................................................................................208

Micro QR Code Enable / Disable .............................................................................................208

Micro QR Code Length Control ...............................................................................................208

Micro QR Code Set Length 1 ...................................................................................................209

Micro QR Code Set Length 2 ...................................................................................................209

UCC COMPOSITE ..............................................................................................................................210

UCC Optional Composite Timer ..............................................................................................210

Postal Code Selection .............................................................................................................211

Postnet BB Control .................................................................................................................212

OCR DECODING ........................................................................................................... 213

OCR Decoding Predefined Templates ....................................................................................214

MOTION FEATURES ..................................................................................................... 215

High Motion Immunity ............................................................................................................216

Motion Aiming Control ............................................................................................................216

CHAPTER 4.

REFERENCES.................................................................................... 217

RS-232 Parameters ..................................................................................................... 218

RS-232 Only ................................................................................................................ 218

Baud Rate ........................................................................................................................................218

Data Bits ..........................................................................................................................................218

Stop Bits ..........................................................................................................................................218

Parity ................................................................................................................................................218

Handshaking Control ......................................................................................................................218

RS-232/USB COM Parameters ...................................................................................... 219

Intercharacter Delay ........................................................................................................................219

ACK NAK Options ............................................................................................................................220

ACK Character .................................................................................................................................220

NAK Character .................................................................................................................................221

ACK NAK Timeout Value .................................................................................................................222

ACK NAK Retry Count .....................................................................................................................223

Disable Character ............................................................................................................................224

Enable Character .............................................................................................................................225

Keyboard Interface ....................................................................................................... 226

Intercharacter Delay ........................................................................................................................226

Intercode Delay ................................................................................................................................227

Data Format ................................................................................................................ 228

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Data Editing .....................................................................................................................................228

Please Keep In Mind... ............................................................................................................228

Global Prefix/Suffix .........................................................................................................................229

Example: Setting a Prefix .......................................................................................................229

Global AIM ID ...................................................................................................................................230

Label ID ............................................................................................................................................231

Label ID: Pre-loaded Sets .......................................................................................................231

Label ID: Set Individually Per Symbology ..............................................................................233

Character Conversion .....................................................................................................................235

Scanning Features ........................................................................................................236

Scan Mode .......................................................................................................................................236

On Line: ...................................................................................................................................236

Scanning Active Time ......................................................................................................................238

Aiming Duration Time .....................................................................................................................239

LED and Beeper Indicators ............................................................................................ 240

Good Read LED Duration ................................................................................................................240

Symbologies ................................................................................................................ 241

Set Length .......................................................................................................................................241

Set Length 1 ............................................................................................................................241

Set Length 2 ............................................................................................................................242

APPENDIX A.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................... 243

Gryphon™ GFS4500 Technical Specifications .................................................................243

Decoding Capabilities ................................................................................................... 245

RS-232 Electrical Connections (GFS4550 only) .............................................................................247

Input Trigger Connection - Typical Layout .....................................................................................248

Output Connection - Typical Layout ...............................................................................................250

GFS4500 Dimensions ......................................................................................................................251

LED and Beeper Indications .......................................................................................... 252

Buttons and LED Status ..................................................................................................................252

Indicators .........................................................................................................................................252

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................... 253

Cleaning Procedure ...................................................................................................... 254

Common Cleaning Solutions ..........................................................................................................254

Cleaning enclosure and window surfaces .....................................................................................255

APPENDIX B.

GFS4400 MOUNTING ADAPTER ....................................................... 257

USING THE GFS4400 ADAPTER .................................................................................... 257

APPENDIX C.

STANDARD DEFAULTS.................................................................... 259

Default exceptions ........................................................................................................272

APPENDIX D.

SAMPLE BARCODES ....................................................................... 275

Sample Barcodes .......................................................................................................... 275

1D Barcodes ....................................................................................................................................275

GS1 Databar™ (RSS) .......................................................................................................................277

GS1 Databar™ (-14) ........................................................................................................................277

2D Barcodes ....................................................................................................................................278

APPENDIX E.

KEYPAD.......................................................................................... 280

APPENDIX F.

RESERVED CHARACTERS................................................................ 282

APPENDIX G.

SCANCODE TABLES ........................................................................ 283

Control Character Emulation ......................................................................................... 283

Single Press and Release Keys ......................................................................................................283

Interface TypE USB-Keyboard or USB-Keyboard for APPLE ...........................................284

Interface TypE USB-Keyboard or USB-Keyboard for APPLE (continued) ......................... 285

Interface Type USB-Keyboard Alt Mode ......................................................................... 286

Interface Type USB-Keyboard Alt Mode (continued) ....................................................... 287

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Digital Interface ........................................................................................................... 288

IBM31xx 102-key ......................................................................................................... 289

IBM XT ........................................................................................................................ 291

Microsoft Windows Codepage 1252 ............................................................................... 293

APPENDIX H.

ASCII CHART .................................................................................. 294

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PREFACE

ABOUT THIS MANUAL

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 communi-

cations settings. If you need to modify any programmable settings, custom configura-

tion can be accomplished by scanning the programming bar codes within this guide.

Programming can alternatively be performed using the Datalogic Aladdin™ Configura-

tion application, which is available 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 config-

uration bar codes to print.

OVERVIEW

Chapter 1, Introduction provides a product overview, battery safety information, and

general information about programming the reader.

Chapter 2, Setup presents information about unpacking and setting up the reader, and

interface configuration bar codes and details.

Chapter 3, Configuration Using Bar Codes provides instructions and bar code labels for

customizing your reader. There are different sections for interface types, general fea-

tures, data formatting, and symbology-specific features.

Chapter 4, References provides details concerning programmable features.

Appendix A, Technical Specifications lists physical and performance characteristics, as

well as environmental specifications. It also provides standard cable pin-outs and

descriptions of the functions and behaviors of the reader’s LED and Beeper indicators.

Appendix B, GFS4400 Mounting Adapter shows the accessory to replace the setups

based on previous GryphonTM I GFS4400 family with the new GryphonTM I GFS4500.

Appendix C, references common factory default settings for reader features and options.

Appendix D, Sample Bar Codes offers sample bar codes of several common symbologies.

Appendix E, Keypad includes numeric bar codes to be scanned for certain parameter set-

tings.

Appendix F, Reserved Characters lists reserved characters and their HEX value.

Appendix G, Scancode Tables lists control character emulation information for USB Key-

board interfaces.

Appendix H, ASCII Chart lists hexadecimal reference values for ASCII characters.

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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:

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Support Through the Website

Datalogic provides several services as well as technical support through its website. Log

on to (www.datalogic.com).

For quick access, from the home page click on the search icon , and type in the name of

the product you’re looking for. This allows you access to download Data Sheets, Manu-

als, Software & Utilities, and Drawings.

Hover over the Support & Service menu for access to Services and Technical Support.

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.

NOTE: This symbol draws attention to details or procedures that may be

useful in improving, maintaining, or enhancing the performance of the

hardware or software being discussed.

CAUTION: This symbol advises you of actions that could damage equipment

or property.

WARNING: This symbol advises you of actions that could result in harm or

injury to the person performing the task.

HIGH VOLTAGE: This symbol alerts the user they are about to perform an

action involving, either a dangerous level of voltage, or to warn against an

action that could result in damage to devices or electrical shock.

LASER: This symbol alerts the user they are about to perform an action

involving possible exposure to laser light radiation.

GROUNDING: This symbol advises you to pay particular attention to the

grounding instructions for correct device functioning.

ESD: This symbol identifies a procedure that requires you take measures to

prevent Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) e.g., use an ESD wrist strap. Circuit

boards are most at risk. Please follow ESD procedures.

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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

ABOUT THE READER

Designed for easy integration and simple installation, the GFS4500 scan modules pro-

vide ready-to-use versatile solutions for kiosks and machine manufacturers. The

GFS4500 module can be easily integrated with little effort in different enclosures from

multiple sides with its small regular size and various fixing points. The "naked" version

GFE4500 is ideal for tailor-made fully integrated solution.

The Gryphon GFS4500 2D scan modules are made to last with a durable design for max-

imum uptime. You can rely on them for both indoor and outdoor applications with the

IP54 sealing, the UV protected scratch resistant output window, the wide range operat-

ing temperature and the great resistance to accidental drops, shock, and vibrations. RS-

232 and USB/RS-232 models have an integrated cable while the USB models are

equipped with a locking clip to prevent the USB cable from coming loose or disconnect-

ing. The 5-year factory warranty proves the GFS4500 series has been designed to last.

The GFS4500 2D scan modules features the most advanced Megapixel sensor technol-

ogy with distinctive red or white illumination technology with adjustable brightness for

outstanding reading performance. The wide angle optics allows snappy scanning of any

1D and 2D barcodes and it starts reading at almost contact while offering improved

motion tolerance and first pass decoding of fast-moving codes. The speedy reading of

tickets, boarding passes, loyalty cards, and coupons from mobile phone displays is

granted by the ultimate decoding algorithms you can count on.

INTRODUCTION

GRYPHON™ GFS4500

USING THE GRYPHON™ GFS4500 READER

To read a symbol or capture an image, simply aim the reader and pull the trigger. The

Gryphon™ GFS4500 is a powerful omni-directional reader, so the orientation of the

symbol is not important. Datalogic's unique 'Green Spot' for good-read feedback helps

to improve productivity in noisy environments or in situations where silence is required.

The Gryphon™ GFS4500 readers reliably decode all standard 1D (linear) and 2D bar

codes, including GS1 DataBar™ linear codes, Postal Codes (China Post), Stacked Codes

(such as GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked, GS1 DataBar Stacked, GS1 DataBar, Stacked

Omnidirectional). The data stream - acquired from decoding a symbol - is rapidly sent to

the host. The reader is immediately available to read another symbol.

GRYPHON™ GFS4500 AIMING SYSTEM

The Gryphon™ GFS4500 normally function by capturing and decoding codes. The reader

is equipped with an internal Motionix™ motion-sensing function which activates the

aiming system on device motion. The intelligent aiming system indicates the field of

view which should be positioned over the bar code:

Gryphon™ GFS4500

Figure 1. Gryphon™ GFS4500’s Aiming System

Figure 2. Relative Size and Location of Gryphon™ GFS4500’s Aiming System Pattern on

2D Matrix Symbo

GRYPHON™ GFS4500 AIMING SYSTEM

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Figure 3. Relative Size and Location of Gryphon™ GFS4500’s Aiming System Pattern on

Linear bar code

A beam illuminates the label. The projected pattern of the aiming system will be smaller

when the reader is closer to the bar code and larger when it is farther from the code.

Symbologies with smaller bars or elements (mil size) should be read closer to the unit.

Symbologies with larger bars or elements (mil size) should be read farther from the unit.

If the aiming system is centered you will get a good read. Successful reading is signaled

by an audible tone plus a good-read green spot LED indicator.

Figure 4. Relative Size and Location of Green Spot

INTRODUCTION

GRYPHON™ GFS4500

Configuration Methods

Programming Bar Codes

The reader is factory-configured with a standard set of default features. After scanning

the interface bar code, you can select other options and customize your reader through

use of the instructions and programming bar code labels available in the corresponding

features section for your interface. Customizable settings for many features are found in

Configuration Parameters, starting on page 15.

Some programming labels, like “Restore Custom Defaults”, require only the scan of the

single label to enact the change. Most, however, require the reader to be placed in Pro-

gramming Mode prior to scanning them. Scan an ENTER/EXIT bar code once to enter

Programming Mode. Once the reader is in Programming Mode, scan a number of

parameter settings before scanning the ENTER/EXIT bar code a second time, which will

then accept your changes, exit Programming Mode and return the reader to normal

operation.

Datalogic Aladdin™

Datalogic Aladdin™ is a multi-platform utility program providing a quick and user-

friendly configuration method via the RS-232/USB-COM interface. Aladdin allows you to

program the reader by selecting configuration commands through a user-friendly

graphical interface running on a PC. These commands are sent to the reader over the

selected communication interface, or they can be printed as bar codes to be scanned.

Aladdin also facilitates image capturing.

In addition, Aladdin makes it easy to upgrade the handheld’s firmware, to attain the

benefits of new reader features. Reference the Datalogic Aladdin™ Online Help for more

details.

Aladdin is available for download free of charge on the Datalogic website

NOTE: There are some exceptions to the typical programming sequence

described above. Please read the description and setting instructions care-

fully when configuring each programmable feature.

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CHAPTER 2

SETUP

UNPACKING

Check carefully to ensure the reader and any cables or accessories ordered are present

and undamaged. If any damage occurred during shipment, contact "Technical Support"

on page xiv.

SETTING UP THE GRYPHON™ GFS4500 READER

Follow the steps provided in this section to connect and get your reader up and commu-

nicating with its host:

1. Attach the USB cable (only for GFS4520 model).

2. Connect the reader to the Host (see the next section, Connecting the Host

Interface, starting on page 8 and Figure 5).

3. Select the Interface (see

4. Modify "Customizing Configuration Settings" on page 12 (only if modifications are

needed from factory settings).

SETUP

GRYPHON™ GFS4500

PARTS OF THE READER

The LED on the reader provides information about the data transmission.

ATTACHING AND RETAINING THE USB CABLE (GFS4520

MODEL ONLY)

1. While pressing the retainer’s locking wings, slide to pull it out of its housing.

2. Rotate the retainer clockwise and insert the USB cable.

3. Set back the retainer by rotating it counterclockwise and push until the cable is

firmly locked.

1. Power/Status LEDs 3. Scan Window

2. Beeper Output 4. Trigger

5. USB Cable Retainer (Only for GFS4520)

NOTE: Different microUSB cable sizes can be used. Ensure the connector

shell size does not exceed 18.0 mm (w), 7.0 mm (h), 10.8 mm (d). Use only

straight USB connectors, do not use right-angled connectors.

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