Datalogic Gryphon GFS4100, Product Reference Manual

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Programming the Reader
Product Reference Guide
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Advances in the LED technology used in the imager-based readers significantly improve the
illumination of the target field of view, resulting in higher scan efficiency.
See
"Interface Selection" on page 13
for a listing and descriptions of available interface sets by
model type.
Programming the Reader
Configuration Methods
Programming Barcodes
The reader is factory-configured with a standard set of default features. After scanning the
interface barcode, you can select other options and customize your reader through use of the
instructions and programming barcode labels available in the corresponding features section for
your interface. Customizable settings for many features are found in
"Configuration Using
Barcodes" starting on page 17 .
Some programming labels, like "Restore Custom Defaults" on page 16 , require only the scan of the
single label to enact the change. Most, however, require the reader to be placed in Programming
Mode prior to scanning them. Scan an ENTER/EXIT barcode once to enter Programming
Mode. Once the reader is in Programming Mode, scan a number of parameter settings before
scanning the ENTER/EXIT barcode a second time, which will then accept your changes, exit
Programming Mode and return the reader to normal operation.
There are some exceptions to the typical programming sequence described
above. Please read the description and setting instructions carefully when
configuring each programmable feature.
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 is available for download
from the Datalogic website. 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 barcodes to be scanned.
Aladdin also provides the ability to perform a software upgrade for the connected device (see the
Datalogic Aladdin™ Help On-Line for more details).
Software Configuration Strings
The reader can also be configured by using command strings. These strings can be sent via the
RS232/USB-COM interface using a terminal emulator such as HyperTerminal.
Refer to Chapter 4 in this manual, "
Software Configuration Strings
," for configuration procedures
using Serial Strings sent by the Host."