Spec Sheet
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CORDLESS COMMUNICATIONS
DATALOGIC STAR CORDLESS SYSTEM™ 
Effective Radiated Power: 433.92 MHz: <10 mW; 
910 MHz: <1 mW
Multi-Point Configuration: Max. Readers per 
Radio Receiver: 16; Point-to-Point Configuration
RADIO FREQUENCY 
433.92 MHz; 910 MHz
RADIO RANGE (OPEN AIR)  433.92 MHz: 30.0 m / 98.4 ft;
910 MHz: 15.0 m / 49.2 ft; 
Two Way Communications
DECODING CAPABILITY
1D / LINEAR CODES 
Autodiscriminates all standard 1D codes 
including GS1 DataBar™ linear codes.
POSTAL CODES 
China Post
STACKED CODES 
GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked; GS1 DataBar 
Stacked; GS1 DataBar Stacked Omnidirectional
ELECTRICAL
BATTERY 
Battery Type: Lithium-Ion, 2100 mAh
Charge Time: External Power: 4 Hours @ 12 VDC
Reads per Charge: 50,000
CRADLE INDICATOR LEDS 
Battery Charging (Red); Charge Completed 
(Green); Power/Data (Yellow)
CURRENT 
Charging (Typical): < 8 W;  
Operating (Typical): < 2.5 W @ 5 VDC;  
Standby/Idle (Typical): < 2.5 mA @ 5 VDC
INPUT VOLTAGE 
4.75 - 14 VDC +/- 5% 
ENVIRONMENTAL
AMBIENT LIGHT 
100,000 lux
DROP RESISTANCE 
Withstands repeated drops from 1.8 m / 5.9 ft 
onto a concrete surface
ESD PROTECTION (AIR DISCHARGE) 
16 kV
HUMIDITY (NON-CONDENSING) 
5 - 95%
PARTICULATE AND WATER SEALING 
IP52
TEMPERATURE 
Operating: 0 to 50 °C / 32 to 122 °F;  
Storage/Transport: -20 to 70 °C / -4 to 158 °F
INTERFACES 
INTERFACES 
RS-232 / IBM 46XX / USB Multi-Interface
RS-232 / USB / Keyboard Wedge / Wand Multi-
Interface
OPTIONAL FEATURES
COUNTERFEIT DETECTION 
BC4010-BK-910-CF; BC4010-BK-433-CF; 
Field of View: 20º; UV LEDs: 8 
Input Current (Maximum): 25 mA;  
Optical Power: 19-26 mW @ 20 mA
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
COLORS AVAILABLE 
Black; White
DIMENSIONS 
Cradle: 18.6 x 9.9 x 5.6 cm / 7.3 x 3.9 x 2.2 in
Reader: 18.1 x 7.1 x 10.0 cm / 7.1 x 2.8 x 3.9 in
DISPLAY 
Display Type: GM4100-D Only: Graphic with 
backlight;
Font Dimensions: User selectable (4 lines x  
16 columns default)
Screen Dimensions: 32 x 96 pixels
KEYPAD 
GM4100-D Only: 3-Key Keypad
WEIGHT 
Cradle: 246.0 g / 8.7 oz;  
Reader (with Display): 246.0 g / 8.7 oz. 
READING PERFORMANCE
LIGHT SOURCE 
Illumination: LED Array 630 - 670 nm
PRINT CONTRAST RATIO (MINIMUM) 
15%
READ RATE (MAXIMUM) 
325 reads/sec.
READING ANGLE 
Pitch: +/- 65°; Roll (Tilt): +/- 35°;  
Skew (Yaw): +/- 65°
READING INDICATORS 
Beeper (Adjustable Tone and Volume); Datalogic 
‘Green Spot’ Good Read Feedback; Good Read LED
RESOLUTION (MAXIMUM) 
0.076 mm / 3 mils
READING RANGES
TYPICAL DEPTH OF FIELD 
Minimum distance determined by symbol length 
and scan angle.
Printing resolution, contrast, and ambient light 
dependent.
5 mils: 6.0 to 18.0 cm / 2.3 to 7.0 in
7.5 mils: 3.5 to 30.0 cm / 1.4 to 11.7 in
10 mils: 2.0 to 45.0 cm / 0.8 to 17.7 in
13 mils: 3.0 to 60.0 cm / 1.2 to 23.4 in
20 mils: 3.0 to 80.0 cm / 1.2 to 31.2 in
SAFETY & REGULATORY
AGENCY APPROVALS 
The product meets necessary safety and 
regulatory approvals for its intended use.
The Quick Reference Guide for this product can 
be referred to for a complete list of certifications.
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE 
Complies to China RoHS; Complies to EU RoHS
LED CLASSIFICATION 
IEC 60825-1 Class 1 LED Product
UTILITIES
DATALOGIC ALADDIN™ 
Datalogic Aladdin configuration program is 
available for download at no charge.
OPOS / JAVAPOS 
OPOS Utilities are available for download at no 
charge.
REMOTE HOST DOWNLOAD 
Lowers service costs and improves operations: 
BC4010
WARRANTY 
WARRANTY 
3-Year Factory Warranty
ACCESSORIES
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GRYPHON™ I GM4100
Base Stations/Chargers
• BC4010-BK: Base/Charger POS Multi-Interface, Black
• BC4010-BK-433-CF / BC4010-BK-910-CF: Base/Charger, 433/910 Mhz, 
Multi-Interface/IBM Interface, Counterfeit Detection, Black
• BC4010-WH: Base/Charger POS Multi-Interface, White
• BC4030-BK: Base/Charger STD Multi-Interface, Black
• BC4030-WH: Base/Charger STD Multi-Interface, White
• CHR-GM40-BK: Charging Only Base Station, Black
• CHR-GM40-WH: Charging Only Base Station, White
Batteries/Battery Chargers 
• RBP-GM40 Removable Battery Pack


