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GRYPHON™ I GBT/GM4500

Caps Lock State........................................................... 28
Reading Parameters .................................................... 30

Aiming System.................................................................... 30
Good Read Green Spot Duration ........................................ 30

Operating Modes ......................................................... 31

Scan Mode ........................................................................... 31

Support Through the Website ............................................ 41
Reseller Technical Support................................................. 41

Cleaning Procedure ..................................................... 42

Cleaning plastic surfaces....................................................  42
Common Cleaning Solutions ..............................................  42
Cleaning enclosure and window surfaces .........................  44

Replacing the Battery Pack .......................................... 45
Battery Safety ............................................................. 47

Summary of Contents for Gryphon GM4500 Series

Page 1: ...Gryphon I GBT GM4500 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE General Purpose Handheld Area Imager Bar Code Reader with Bluetooth Wireless Technology or Datalogic s STAR Cordless System ...

Page 2: ...t may be downloaded from the Data logic website www datalogic com If you visit our website and would like to make comments or suggestions about this or other Datalogic publica tions please let us know via the Contact page Disclaimer Datalogic has taken reasonable measures to provide information in this manual that is complete and accurate however Datalogic shall not be liable for technical or edit...

Page 3: ...LEDs 12 The WLC4090 Radio Base 13 Radio Base LEDs 13 Using the Gryphon I GBT GM4500 14 Aiming System 14 Relative Size and Location of Aiming Pattern 14 Linear Bar 15 Relative Size and Location of Green Spot 15 Linking the Reader 16 Link Datalogic Devices to Base 16 Link Scanner as Serial Device to a Bluetooth Host 16 Link Scanner as HID device to a Bluetooth host 17 Power Off 17 Selecting the Inte...

Page 4: ...el Reading 34 Technical Specifications 35 LED and Beeper Indications 38 Troubleshooting 39 Warranty 40 Ergonomic Recommendations 41 Technical Support 41 Support Through the Website 41 Reseller Technical Support 41 Cleaning Procedure 42 Cleaning plastic surfaces 42 Common Cleaning Solutions 42 Cleaning enclosure and window surfaces 44 Replacing the Battery Pack 45 Battery Safety 47 ...

Page 5: ... in machine readable form only solely for End User s internal business purposes 1 2 End Users shall not distribute sublicense rent loan lease assign export re export resell ship or divert or cause to be exported re exported resold shipped or diverted directly or indirectly the Soft ware under this Agreement End User shall not and shall not permit others to i modify translate decompile reverse engi...

Page 6: ...g termination shall be effective upon notice to the other party In the event that this Agreement terminates for any rea son End User s license to use the Software will immediately terminate and End User must immediately stop using the Software destroy all copies of the Software and all of its component parts and upon request provide an affidavit certifying your compliance with the foregoing The pr...

Page 7: ...r other items not provided by Datalogic 7 Support End User may request support for Software from Datalogic at Datalogic s standard support fees and under Datalogic s standard support terms and conditions in effect at the time the support is requested 8 Government Restricted Rights International Use 8 1 Use duplication or disclosure of the Software by the U S Govern ment is subject to the restricti...

Page 8: ...fy which Open Source Software packages have source code provided or avail able 11 Notices All notices required or authorized under this Agreement shall be given in writing and shall be effective when received with evidence of receipt Notices to Datalogic shall be sent to the attention of Datalogic IP Tech S r l Legal IP Department Via San Vitalino 13 40012 Calderara di Reno Bolo gna Italy or such ...

Page 9: ...alidity interpretation and construction of the Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with Laws of the Republic of Sin gapore Parties expressly disclaim the application of the United Nations Convention for International Sale of Goods Any dispute arising out of or in connection with this contract including any question regarding its existence validity or termination shall be ref...

Page 10: ...ur customers with the very latest in Datalogic soft ware technology The only exception to this policy is when the buyer has a signed contract with Datalogic that clearly defines the terms and conditions for making software firmware changes in products shipped to the buyer To arrange for a Software Maintenance and Support Agreement please contact your Datalogic sales person ...

Page 11: ... represent additional key elements for the operators who will find the Gryphon GM GBT4500 extremely easy to use and intuitive in the Retail Manufacturing Transportation Logistics and Healthcare industries Omni Directional Operating To read a symbol or capture an image simply aim the reader and pull the trigger The Gryphon I GBT GM4500 is a powerful omni directional reader so the orientation of the...

Page 12: ...tation see page 16 4 Select the Interface Type see page 18 5 Configure the Reader starting on page 19 optional depends on settings needed NOTE According to recent modification of Regula tion for shipping Li Ion based battery packs the products and their spare battery packs parts are shipped with a very low residual charge low state of charge Hence the needs that a new product must be fully recharg...

Page 13: ...ide the most comfortable use depending on the needs Figure 1 Horizontal Position This position is preferred unless a different specific posi tioning is required for its outmost ease of insertion as well as the minimum effort and attention required to cus tomer when docking the scanner Figure 2 Presentation Position This position is preferred if the scanner is to be used in stand mode and not neede...

Page 14: ...preferred when lack of room on the desk top recommends the scanner to be left vertical during recharging 1 Insert the appropriate parts for the desired base sta tion position 2 Release the screw situated on the bottom of the cra dle s base the screw will be kept in position by the blue ring ...

Page 15: ... the bottom of the base to free the wing holders 4 The stand can now be repositioned in either horizon tal or standing position NOTE To improve the robustness against acci dental falls of the cradle in Presentation Position it is suggested to add the Shock Absorber adden dum as illustrated below ...

Page 16: ... provide information about the battery charging status as well as data transmission Figure 4 Gryphon Base LEDs 1 Scan Window 2 Trigger 3 Battery Recharge LED 4 Good Read LED 5 USB Port 1 Service Button 2 Power LED 3 Recharge LEDs 4 Cable Release Hole 5 Communication Port 6 Aux Power Port 1 2 3 4 5 5 6 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 17: ...y insert the Power Cable and Interface I F Cable connectors into their respective ports in the underside of the Base Station Then connect to an AC Adapter and plug the AC power cord into the wall outlet Figure 5 Connecting the Base Station NOTE The Gryphon GBT GM4500 can also be Powered by the Terminal When powered by the Terminal the battery charger is auto matically set as Slow charge For some s...

Page 18: ...se in order to maximize the mechanical retention of the cable itself The routing of the power cord can be changed to accommodate base station positioning horizontal stand or wall mount The cables can be looped around to the front of the Base Station or fed directly out the back of the Base Station as shown in Figure 6 Figure 6 Options for routing the DC cord ...

Page 19: ... its female end mates with the male end of the cable from the keyboard and the remaining end at the keyboard port on the terminal PC Figure 7 Connecting to the Host Power Connection Plug the AC Adapter into an approved AC wall socket with the cable facing downwards as shown in Figure 5 to prevent undue strain on the socket Disconnecting the Cable To detach the cable insert a paper clip or similar ...

Page 20: ...HON I GBT GM4500 SYSTEM AND NETWORK LAYOUTS Stand Alone Layouts Figure 9 Single Reader Layout Figure 10 Multiple Reader Layout In stand alone systems each cradle is connected to a sin gle Host HOST GRYPHON I CRADLE HOST GRYPHON I CRADLE ...

Page 21: ... Gryphon into the base When the scanenr is fully seated in the cradle it will sound a chirp to indicate that the cradle has detected the scanner connection The LEDs on the base shown in Table 1 on page 12 will indicate the status of the battery NOTE The Gryphon GBT GM4500 may get warm during charging this is normal and does not mean a malfunction NOTE Before using the battery read Battery Safety o...

Page 22: ... top of the head of the scanner The following table explains the main colors combinations provided by the Battery Status LED Table 1 Battery LED COLOR BATTERY STATUS Blinking color 1s ON 1s OFF Green charge 50 99 Red charge less than 1 NOTE Scanner is unusable until 1 is reached Charge in Progress through micro USB Solid Green charge 100 It goes OFF when Scanner is unplugged Charge Complete throug...

Page 23: ...ce device connection via the Datalogic Aladdin Software tool and for paging the scan ner when it is activated Refer to the Gryphon I GD GM GBT 4500 Product Reference Guide PRG for a more detailed explanation LED STATUS 1 Power ON Data Green On Base is powered Green Blinking Base receives data and commands from the Host or the Reader 2 Charging Green On the battery is completely charged Green fadin...

Page 24: ...rks by capturing and decoding codes It is equipped with an internal Motionix motion sensing function which acti vates the aiming system on device motion The intelligent aiming system indicates the field of view which should be positioned over the bar code Aiming System Relative Size and Location of Aiming Pattern 2D Matrix Symbol ...

Page 25: ...ize 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 cen tered and the entire bar code is within the aiming field you will get a good read Successful reading is signaled by an audible tone plus a good read green spot LED indicator Refer to the Gryphon I GD GM GBT 4500 Product Refer ence Guide PRG for mo...

Page 26: ...o let the scanner communicate with a Bluetooth host using the Bluetooth Serial Port Profile SPP 1 If using a Bluetooth adapter on the host device install any driver provided with the adapter 2 Scan the Link to Host in SPP mode label below to make the scanner visible to the host device 3 Use the Bluetooth manager of the host device to Dis cover new devices and select GBT4500 If you receive an error...

Page 27: ...ither the host device or the scanner 4 On the host device open the program that is meant to receive the incoming data The data transmitted by the scanner will appear in the program as if it was typed using the keyboard of the host device Link to Host in HID mode POWER OFF Scan the bar code below to shut off power to the hand held until the next trigger pull Power Off NOTE The Gryphon I GBT4500 can...

Page 28: ... other than those listed in this manual see the Gryphon I GD GM GBT 4500 Product Reference Guide PRG available online at www datalogic com Interface Selection The reader will support all the following host interfaces RS 232 STD RS 232 WN IBM46XX port 9b a specific cable is required USB HID POS USB Toshiba TEC USB Keyboard COM OEM USB Composite Keyboard COM Keyboard Wedge Information and programmin...

Page 29: ...rface selection bar code Some interfaces require the scanner to start in the disabled state when powered up If additional scanner configuration is desired while in this state pull the trigger and hold for 5 seconds The scanner will change to a state that allows pro gramming with bar codes RS 232 Select RS232 STD RS 232 standard interface Select RS232 WN RS 232 Wincor Nixdorf Select RS 232 OPOS RS ...

Page 30: ...N I GBT GM4500 USB OEM Select USB OEM USB OEM can be used for OPOS UPOS JavaPOS USB COMPOSITE Select USB Composite USB Composite Keyboard COM IBM46XX Select IBM46xx Port 9b ADDITIONAL INTERFACES Select USB HID POS Select USB Toshiba TEC ...

Page 31: ...YBOARD Select KBD AT AT PS 2 25 286 30 286 50 50Z 60 70 80 90 95 w standard key encoding Select KBD AT NK IBM AT PS2 with standard key encoding but without external keyboard Select KBD AT ALT AT PS 2 25 286 30 286 50 50Z 60 70 80 90 95 w Alternate Key Select KBD AT ALT NK Keyboard Wedge for IBM AT PS2 with alternate key encoding but without external keyboard ...

Page 32: ...ard key encoding AT PS 2 25 286 30 286 50 50Z 60 70 80 90 95 w Std Key Encoding Keyboard Wedge for IBM AT PS2 with standard key encoding but without external keyboard AT PS 2 25 286 30 286 50 50Z 60 70 80 90 95 without Alternate Key Keyboard Wedge for IBM AT PS2 without alternate key encoding but without external keyboard All other interfaces support ONLY the following Country Modes U S Belgium Un...

Page 33: ...ng the Interface QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 23 COUNTRY MODE ENTER EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE Country Mode U S Country Mode Belgium Country Mode Croatia Country Mode Czech Republic Country Mode Denmark Country Mode France ...

Page 34: ...nterface 24 GRYPHON I GBT GM4500 COUNTRY MODE CONTINUED Country Mode French Canadian Country Mode Germany Country Mode Hungary Country Mode Italy Country Mode Japanese 106 key Country Mode Lithuanian Country Mode Norway ...

Page 35: ...g the Interface QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 25 COUNTRY MODE CONTINUED Country Mode Poland Country Mode Portugal Country Mode Romania Country Mode Slovakia Country Mode Spain Country Mode Sweden Country Mode Switzerland ...

Page 36: ...ly the scan of that single label to enact the change Other bar codes require the reader to be placed in Program ming Mode prior to scanning them Scan an ENTER EXIT bar code once to enter Programming Mode scan the desired parameter settings scan the ENTER EXIT bar code again to accept your changes which exits Programming Mode and returns the reader to normal operation Configure Other Settings Addit...

Page 37: ...wedge interface This only applies to alternate key encoding interfaces It does not apply to USB keyboard default value NOTE Factory defaults are based on the interface type Be sure your reader is configured for the correct interface before scanning this label See Selecting the Interface Type on page 18 for more information NUMLOCK ENTER EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE Numlock Numlock key unchanged Numlock N...

Page 38: ...es the format in which the reader sends character data This applies to keyboard wedge interfaces This does not apply when an alternate key encoding key board is selected default value CAPS LOCK STATE ENTER EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE Caps Lock OFF Caps Lock ON AUTO Caps Lock Enable ...

Page 39: ...tion The illuminator will remain on until the symbol is decoded As you read code symbols adjust the distance at which you are holding the reader Aiming System A number of options for customizing control of the Aiming System are available See the Gryphon I GD GBT GM4500 PRG for more information and programming bar codes Good Read Green Spot Duration Successful reading can be signaled by a good read...

Page 40: ...e Time1 expires a label has been read the trigger is released Trigger Hold Multiple When the trigger is pulled scan ning starts and the product scans until the trigger is released or Scanning Active Time1 expires Reading a label does not disable scanning Double Read Timeout1 pre vents undesired multiple reads while in this mode Trigger Pulse Multiple Scanning begins when the trigger is pulled and ...

Page 41: ...e reader is always ready for code reading Double Read Timeout1 prevents undesired multiple reads Object Detection The scanner looks for changes within its field of view The Aiming Pattern is always on to show the optimum reading area If a predefined amount of movement is detected the red illumination switches on Scanning continues until a label is read or Scanning Active Time1 expires 1 See the Pr...

Page 42: ... Modes 32 GRYPHON I GBT GM4500 default value SCAN MODE CONTINUED Scan Mode Flashinga Scan Mode Always ON Object Detection a Controlled by Flash On Time and Flash Off Time See the PRG to program these parameters ...

Page 43: ... acknowledged or transmitted to the host It is active only while the scanner is in Trigger Single mode If the scanner switches to a dif ferent Read Mode Pick Mode is automatically disabled default value MULTIPLE LABEL READING The reader offers a number of options for multiple label reading See the PRG or software configuration tool for descriptions of these features and programming labels NOTE Thi...

Page 44: ... the Communication Port 5V to 14V 5 in the Aux Power Port NOTE Aux Power Port is recommended when long cables are connected to Communication Port Consumption Typical Gun Only 330 mA 3 7V Operative Cradle Only 80 mA 5V Operative Cradle with Gun in Charge Scan while Charging 475 mA PC host USB 1150 mA 5V on Aux Power Port 520 mA 12V on Aux Power Port Gun Charging via micro USB 480 mA PC host port no...

Page 45: ...ERISTICS Optical Format 1 4 Active Imager Size 3896 um H x 2453 um V Active Pixels 1280 H x 800 V Illumination System LED source Warm White Emission wavelength 350 770 nm Hyper Red Emission wavelength 660 nm DGM model only IEC 62471 Exempt Risk Group Aiming System RED laser source IEC 60825 1 Class 2 Radiation 1 mW Avg Emitted wavelength 650 nm 10ms pulse Ambient Light Up to 100 000 lux Tilt Toler...

Page 46: ...d check digit enabled Danish PPT Code 32 Italian Pharmacode 39 Code 128 Code 128 ISBT Interleaved 2 of 5 Standard 2 of 5 Interleaved 2 of 5 CIP HR Industrial 2 of 5 Discrete 2 of 5 Matrix 2 of 5 IATA 2of5 Air cargo code Code 11 Codabar Codabar NW7 ABC Codabar EAN 128 Code 93 MSI PZN Plessey Anker Plessey GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional GS1 DataBar Limited GS1 DataBar Expanded GS1 DataBar Truncated DAT...

Page 47: ...per LED flashes blinks on power up however this may be too rapid to view With a USB inter face the LED blinks until enumeration with the host is completed Imager beeps four times at highest frequency and volume upon power up Good Read Upper green LED comes on for programmed time default LED behavior for this indi cation is configurable using Aladdin utility One beep at current fre quency volume mo...

Page 48: ...r code type Ensure reader is programmed to read the type of bar code scanned Refer to the PRG for more information Bar code label is unreadable Check the label to ensure it is not defaced Try to scan another bar code type Distancebetween reader and bar code is incorrect Move imager closer to or further from the bar code Bar code is decoded but not transmitted to the host Imager not programmed for ...

Page 49: ... whole unit consumable items 7 use of counterfeit or replacement parts that are neither manu factured nor approved by Datalogic for use in Datalogic manufactured Products 8 any damage or malfunctioning caused by non restoring action as for example firmware or software upgrades software or hardware reconfigurations etc 9 loss of data 10 any consumable or equivalent e g cables power supply batteries...

Page 50: ...h 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 look ing for This allows you access to download Data Sheets Manuals Software Utilities and Drawings Hover over the Support Service menu for access to Ser vices and Technical Support Reseller Technical Support An excellent source for technical assistance ...

Page 51: ...ior surfaces and scan windows exposed to spills smudges or debris accumulation require periodic cleaning to ensure best performance during scanning operations Follow the procedures described in this instruction sheet to keep your Gryphon device in good operating condition Common Cleaning Solutions The cleaners and disinfectants listed below are recom mended for use on Datalogic Disinfectant Ready ...

Page 52: ...l Cleaner Sodium Hypochlorite Sodium Hydroxide Hydrogen Peroxide 3 ProSpray Wipes Disinfectant towelettes 0 647 o phenylphenol 0 070 o benzyl p chlorophenol 100 Gentle dish soap and water NOTE Disinfectants may be harsh on metal They are recommended for use only on enclosures CAUTION DO NOT spray or pour cleaner directly onto the unit DO NOT use solutions in their concentrated form DO NOT use aero...

Page 53: ...leaning solution Be sure to apply the solution to your cloth first Wring excessive liquid from the cloth 2 Use the cloth to wipe down the surface of the unit Use cotton swabs lightly moistened to reach in cor ners and crevices 3 Use another clean dry cloth to remove any residue of the cleaning agent and ensure the unit is dry ...

Page 54: ...ing procedure to change the reader s bat tery 1 With a narrow metallic object i e a coin or a screw driver unscrew the battery cover screw NOTE Before proceeding read Battery Safety on page 47 Datalogic recommends annual replace ment of rechargeable battery packs to ensure maximum performance ...

Page 55: ...ry in the same position 4 Replace the battery holder cap plug in the connector and return the contacts circuit to its previous loca tion 5 Insert the cover in the handle and screw it into place NOTE When inserting the new battery into the handle take care to position the battery and the connector as described above ...

Page 56: ...following page WARNING Do not place the battery pack in fire or heat Do not connect the positive terminal and neg ative 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 other wise subject it to strong impacts or shocks Do no...

Page 57: ...ssemble or modify the battery The bat tery contains safety and protection devices which if damaged may cause the battery to gen erate heat explode or ignite CAUTION 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 e...

Page 58: ...pean Directive 2006 66 EC 2011 65 EU 2002 96 EC and 2012 19 EU and subse quent modifications US and China regulatory and other laws and regulations about the environment CAUTION Storage of batteries for long time at fully charged status or at fully discharged status should be avoided CAUTION Only in case of long storage to avoid deep discharge of the battery it is recommended to partially recharge...

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