Datalogic Gryphon I GPS4400, Product Reference Manual

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Introduction Programming the Reader
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Gryphon™ GPS4400
Programming the Reader
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 13
.
Some programming labels, like
"Restore Custom Defaults" on page 11
,
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 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.
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™
Programming can alternatively be performed using the Datalogic Aladdin™
Configuration application. Aladdin™ is a multi-platform utility program
providing a quick and user-friendly configuration method via the RS-232/
USB-COM interface. It communicates to the device through a user-friendly
graphical interface running on a PC. Selected configuration commands are
sent to the reader over the selected communication interface using a serial
or USB cable, or they can be printed as bar codes 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).
Aladdin is available for free download from the Datalogic website.
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
"Software Configuration Strings" starting on page 203
for
configuration procedures using Serial Strings sent by the Host.