DATALOGIC S.p.A.
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Gryphon™ Dx30/Mx30
Ed.: 09/2006
This manual refers to software version 3.1.0 and later
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A HOST CONFIGURATION STRINGS........................................................ 167
B CODE IDENTIFIER TABLE...................................................................... 180
C HEX AND NUMERIC TABLE ................................................................... 184
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GENERAL VIEW
GRYPHON™ Dx30/Mx30 SERIES READERS
Gryphon™ Mx30
Battery Cover
Gryphon™ Dx30
Cable Connector
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Trigger
LED
Reading
Window
Figure A – Gryphon™ Dx30 and Mx30 Series Readers
Battery
Reconditioning Button
LEDs
Figure B – OM-GRYPHON™ and C-GRYPHON™
INTRODUCTION
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1 INTRODUCTION
Datalogic has moved a step ahead in the concept of “instinctive reading. ”The new
Gryphon™ reader series has been developed to provide optimised reading
performance through excellent ergonomic design, a natural instinctive reading
approach and innovative good reading feedback.
The “INSTINCTIVE READING DISTANCE,” a concept introduced by Datalogic a few
years ago based on in-depth ergonomic studies, represents the natural position of the
user while reading a code. The Gryphon™ series takes this concept one step
further. The series includes two tethered (D130 and D230) and two cordless (M130
and M230) models, allowing operations anywhere mobility is required at the
desk/POS and around the shop floor, as well as in a small warehouse. The new
“green spot,” (Datalogic patent application) produced by the Gryphon™ provides
“good reading” feedback directly on the code, where the user usually tends to be
looking. Correct pointing becomes quick and easy thanks to the sharp and bright
illumination line. All these characteristics are coupled with outstanding performance in
terms of reading quickness and decoding capability thanks to state-of-the-art optics
and a decode rate of 270 scans/sec, making the Gryphon™ very user friendly,
intuitive and fast.
Specially optimised optics allow reading of the most popular standard codes with
superior depths of field from near contact to over 30 cm. High resolution codes, which
can reach 3 mils are also easily read. Two specific models of the Gryphon™ series
(D230 and M230) have also been designed to provide decoding of the PDF417, as
well as traditional barcodes. The Gryphon™ reader series is paving the road for
innovative barcode reading.
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2 INSTALLATION
Connections should always be made with power OFF!
CAUTION
2.1 GRYPHON™ DX30 INTERFACE CABLE CONNECTIONS
The Gryphon™ Dx30 reader incorporates a multi-standard interface which can be
nnected to a Host by plugging the correct interface cable into the connector as shown
co
elow.
b
To disconnect the cable, insert a paper clip or other similar object into the slot on the
reader battery cover while unplugging the cable from the Gryphon™ Dx30 body.
Connections should always be made with power OFF!
CAUTION
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INSTALLATION
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2.2 OM-GRYPHON™ INTERFACE CABLE CONNECTIONS
Interface Cable
erPow
OM-GRYPHON™ Connectors
The OM-GRYPHON™ incorporates a multi-standard interface which can be connected
to a Host by simply plugging the correct interface cable into the Host connector, placed
on the base of the cradle. In addition the cradle must be connected to an external power
supply.
To disconnect the cable, insert a paper clip or other similar object into the hole
corresponding to the Host connector on the body of the cradle.
Push down on the clip while unplugging the cable.
Disconnecting the OM-GRYPHON™ Cable
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2.3 RS232 CONNECTION
GRYPHON™ Dx30/Mx30
2.4 USB
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INSTALLATION
2.5 IBM USB POS
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2.6 WEDGE CONNECTION
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GRYPHON™ Dx30/Mx30
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INSTALLATION
2.7 PEN EMULATION CONNECTION
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GRYPHON™ Dx30/Mx30
2.8 GRYPHON™ MX30 BATTERY MAINTENANCE
2.8.1 Battery Type
You can install NiMh or Alkaline AA batteries in the Gryphon™ Mx30.
2.8.2 Battery Charging
Once the system is connected and powered, you can place the Gryphon™ Mx30 into
the cradle to charge the battery.
When the scanner is correctly inserted in the cradle, the red LED on the cradle goes on
to indicate that the battery is charging. The green LED on the cradle goes on when the
battery is completely charged.
When using NiMh batteries, frequent recharging before fully discharging can cause a
“memory effect” in which the batteries assume a reduced capacity.
Since it is not practical to wait for the reader to be fully discharged before recharging it,
the OM-Gryphon™ and the C-Gryphon™ are provided with a battery-reconditioning
feature which overcomes the “memory effect” problem.
To perform battery reconditioning, simply press the battery-reconditioning key on the
cradle control panel: the battery will be fully discharged in a short period of time (red
LED flashing), then automatically recharged.
We recommend performing the battery reconditioning once every few months or
whenever you feel the battery capacity has decreased.
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2.8.3 Replacing Gryphon™ M Batteries
To change the batteries in your Gryphon™ Mx30 scanner, proceed as follows:
1. Unscrew the battery cover screw.
Battery
Cover Screw
2
2. Open the battery cover.
3. Replace the
ones, then
back in pla
WARNING
old batteries with new
screw the battery cover
ce. to
Do not incinerate, disassemble, short terminals or expose to
high temperature. Risk of fire, explosion. Use specified
charger only. Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by
an incorrect type. Dispose of the batteries as required by the
relevant laws in force.
Battery
Cover
-
NiMh, or Alkaline AA Batteries
+
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GRYPHON™ Dx30/Mx30
3 GRYPHON™ MX30 SYSTEM AND NETWORK
LAYOUTS
There are two basic system layouts that can be employed: Stand Alone systems and
Multidrop STAR-System™ Networks.
3.1 STAND ALONE LAYOUTS
3.1.1 Single Reader Layout
3.1.2 Multiple Reader Layout
In stand alone systems, each cradle is connected to a single Host.
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3.1.3 Multiple Stand Alone Layouts
Many stand alone connections can operate in the same physical area without
interference, provided all readers and cradles in the system have different addresses.
Multiple Stand Alone Systems in the Same Area
Since the cradles can communicate to multiple Gryphon™ Mx30 scanners, you might
find it useful to employ one or more C-Gryphon™ battery chargers in addition to the
OM-Gryphon™ cradle, so that the battery re-charging operation can be performed for
several scanners at the same time.
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3.2 MULTIDROP STAR-SYSTEM™ NETWORK LAYOUTS
Even though many stand alone systems can operate in the same physical area without
interfering with each other, it may be desirable to bridge data from multiple base stations
in a network to a
single Host. Gryphon™ Mx30 readers are compatible with
STAR-System™ networks. These networks provide seamless active roaming for any
RF reading device in the system.
3.2.1 Host Master Layout
A. Host Master with STAR-Link™
B. STAR-Box™ converter
C. STARGATE™ base stations
Example Multidrop STAR-System™ Network with Host as Master
In this layout the Host acts as the Master using STAR-Link™ software. The Host is
connected in RS232 to a STAR-Box™ converter which is connected to the first slave in
the RS485 network. In this way the base stations provide communications between a
single Host and all readers in the system. STARGATE™ base stations are used as
slaves in this network. The Slaves at the ends of the network must be terminated (see
the STARGATE™ and STAR-Box™ Installation Manuals).
See par. 4.5 and or the Sm@rtSet Help On-Line for system configuration
specifications.
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CONFIGURATION
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4 CONFIGURATION
4.1 CONFIGURATION METHODS
4.1.1 Reading Configuration Barcodes
This manual can be used for complete setup and configuration of your reader by
following the setup procedures in this chapter (see par. 4.2 for an overview).
If you wish to change the default settings, this manual provides complete
configuration of your reader in an easy way.
To configure your reader:
1) Open the folded page in Appendix C with the hex-numeric table and keep it
open during the device configuration.
2) Read the Enter Configuration code ONCE, available at the top of each page
of configuration.
3) Modify the desired parameters in one or more sections following the
procedures given for each group.
4) Read the Exit and Save Configuration code ONCE, available at the top of
each page of configuration.
Reference notes describing the operation of the more complex parameters are given
in chapter 5.
4.1.2 Using DL Sm@rtSet
DL Sm@rtSet is a Windows-based utility program providing a quick and user-friendly
configuration method via the RS232 or USB-COM interfaces.
It also allows upgrading the software of the connected device (see the DL Sm@rtSet
User's Manual for more details).
4.1.3 Copy Command
A previously configured device (Master), can be used to send its configuration directly to
other devices of the same type (Slaves). The particular procedure for each device is
given in par. 5.9.
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4.1.4 Sending Configuration Strings from Host
An alternative configuration method is provided in Appendix A using the RS232 or
USB-COM interface. This method is particularly useful when many devices need to
be configured with the same settings. Batch files containing the desired parameter
settings can be prepared to configure devices quickly and easily.
4.2 SETUP PROCEDURES
For Gryphon™ Dx30 Series readers, follow the setup procedures in pars. 4.3, 4.6
and 4.7.
For Gryphon™ Mx30 Series readers, the setup procedures depend on two basic
applications, Stand Alone or STAR-System™.
Stand Alone applications allow communication with the Host by either the
OM-Gryphon™ cradle (par. 4.4), or by the STAR-Modem™ radio modem
(par. 4.4.2).
STAR-System™ applications allow communication with the Host through an RS485
network by the STARGATE™ RF base station or by the STAR-Modem™ radio
modem (par. 4.5).
Proceed as shown in the following diagram:
Begin Setup by choosing the setup
procedure for your GRYPH ON™
reader as indicated below.
Sta nd Alo ne Ap plicatio ns
Gryphon™ Mx30/OM-Gryphon™
multiple guns per OM-Gryphon™
GRYPHON™ Mx30/STAR-Modem™
Par. 4.4
Par. 4.6
Optional Par. 4.4.1
in Stand Alone Mode
Par. 4.4.2
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Gryphon™ Dx30
Par. 4.3
Par. 4.6
Par. 4.7
• STARGATE™
• STAR-Modem™ in STAR-System™ M ode
End of Setup
Your reader is now ready to read
barcodes using the default settings.
STAR-System ™ Applications
Gryphon™ Mx30/STAR-System™
Par. 4.5
CONFIGURATION
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4.3 GRYPHON™ DX30 SETUP
Read the restore default parameters code below.
1.
Restore Gryphon™ Dx30 Default
Ì$+$*oÎ
After reading the above code, go to par. 4.6 Interface Selection.
4.4 GRYPHON™ MX30/OM-GRYPHON™ STAND ALONE SETUP
Read the restore default parameters code below.
1.
Restore Gryphon™Mx30 Default
Ì$+$*oÎ
Read the codes below to set the radio address of the Gryphon™ Mx30 reader.
2.
Enter configuration
Ì$+;Î
3.
Set Radio Address
ÌRA0RFHÎ
+
4.
four digits for the Gryphon™ Mx30 Address (from 0000 to 1999).
All readers used in the same area must have different addresses.
Exit and Save configuration
Ì$-?Î
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4
Read the Bind code to pair the Gryphon™ Mx30 to the OM-Gryphon™ cradle.
5.
The reader is dedicated to the cradle. Any previously bound reader will be
excluded.
To connect several readers to the same cradle see the following paragraph
4.4.1, ‘Using Multiple M Series Readers with Same Cradle'.
The green LED on the Gryphon™ Mx30 will blink; the reader is ready to be
positioned onto the cradle.
Firmly position the reader onto the OM-Gryphon™ cradle within 10 seconds, a
6.
beep will be emitted, signaling that the OM-Gryphon™ cradle has been paired
to the Gryphon™ Mx30, and the green LED on the reader will go off.
Green LED
Ì$+RN0$-IÎ
Bind
GRYPHON™ Dx30/Mx30
Read the OM-Gryphon™ restore default code:
7.
Restore OM-Gryphon™ default
Ì$+RX0$-qÎ
Go to par. 4.6 Interface Selection.
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4.4.1 Using Multiple M-Series Readers With Same Cradle
If you want to use several M-Series readers with the same OM-Gryphon™ cradle,
you must first Bind the cradle with one of the readers (see previously described
configuration procedure).
Successive readers can be associated with the same cradle by following the
configuration procedure substituting the Bind command with Join (step 5).
5.
Join
Ì$+RN1$-NÎ
The green LED on the Gryphon™ Mx30 will blink: the reader is ready to be
positioned onto the cradle. Complete step 6.
END of procedure.
If the cradle is not Bound to a reader, its address assumes a
random value which can cause conflicts and malfunctions to other
CAUTION
YOUR READER IS NOW READY TO READ BARCODES.
To change the defaults see par. 4.8.
cradles within its range.
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4.4.2 Gryphon™ M/STAR-Modem™ in Stand Alone Mode
To configure a Gryphon™ Mx30 reader to communicate with STAR-Modem™ in
Stand Alone Mode, follow the procedure in par. 4.4 substituting steps 4 and 5 with
those below:
4.
STAR-Modem™ Address
ÌRSRÎ
5.
Read the code above and the four-digit address of the STAR-Modem™.
Exit and Save configuration
Ì$-?Î
END of procedure.
YOUR READER IS NOW READY TO READ BARCODES.
To change the defaults see par. 4.8.
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4.5 GRYPHON™ M/STAR-SYSTEM™ SETUP
The following procedure allows configuring a Gryphon™ Mx30 reader to
communicate with various STAR-System™ devices such as STARGATE™ RF base
stations.
1.
Restore Gryphon™ Mx30 Default
Ì$+$*oÎ
2.
Enter configuration
Ì$+;Î
Set the connection according to the length of the codes to be read:
3.
Code Length ≤240 Characters
ÌRA1aÎ
4.
Code Length >240 Characters
ÌRA2dÎ
Set Radio Address
ÌRF8Î
+
four digits from the Numeric Table in the range 0000-1999.
All readers must have different addresses.
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5.
First STAR-System™ Address
ÌRSRÎ
Read the code above and the four-digit address of the First STAR-System™
device in the system.
6.
Set Last STAR-System™ Address
ÌRTTÎ
Read the code above and the four-digit address of the Last STAR-System™
device in the system.
Whenever the system is composed of a single base station, the
first and last bas
the same value.
NOTE
7.
END of procedure.
YOUR READER IS NOW READY TO R
To change the defaults see par. 4.8.
e station addresses (steps 5 and 6) must have
Exit and Save Configuration
Ì$-?Î
EAD BARCODES.
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