Datalogic Gryphon GBT4500 | 2D Megapixel Imager | Bluetooth 4.0 | Disinfectant-Ready Black | (BT Kit — Scanner + Cradle + Cable Incl.)

The Datalogic Gryphon GBT4500-BK-BTK1DRA is the disinfectant-ready black variant of the Gryphon 4500 Bluetooth scanner — built for food service, hospitality, retail and any environment where hygiene cleaning is routine but clinical-grade white housings are unnecessary or impractical. The DRA (Disinfectant Ready Antimicrobial) housing withstands repeated exposure to IPA wipes, quaternary ammonium compounds and bleach-based cleaners without cracking, discolouring or degrading. The BT kit ships with the scanner, WLC4090-BK-BT-DRA charging cradle and USB cable, ready to deploy immediately.

Disinfectant-Ready Antimicrobial Housing — Cleans Without Consequence

Standard barcode scanner housings are made from ABS plastic that degrades under aggressive cleaning agents — bleaching, cracking, and losing surface integrity after weeks of daily IPA or QAC wipe-downs. The GBT4500 DRA housing is engineered specifically to resist this chemical exposure, maintaining its structural and cosmetic integrity throughout the scanner's service life. The antimicrobial additive in the material also inhibits bacterial growth on the surface between cleaning cycles, providing a secondary hygiene barrier in food prep areas, hotel check-in counters, and high-touch retail environments. The cradle in the kit — WLC4090-BK-BT-DRA — carries the same DRA housing specification.

2D Megapixel Imager with White Illumination — Omnidirectional First-Pass Reads

The GBT4500 uses a 2D megapixel area imager with white LED illumination rather than the red or green aiming systems found on laser and linear imagers. White illumination reproduces barcode contrast more accurately across a wider range of print qualities — damaged labels, low-contrast inkjet prints, and glossy packaging that creates glare with red-lit imagers are decoded reliably. Omnidirectional scanning means the operator does not need to orient the scanner to the barcode — any angle, any rotation, reads first pass. Datalogic's Green Spot technology projects a visible confirmation dot directly onto the code at the moment of a successful decode.

Motionix Motion-Sensing — Stand Mode and Handheld Mode Without a Button Press

Motionix is Datalogic's motion-sensing technology that detects when the scanner is picked up and automatically switches from presentation stand mode to handheld scan mode — and reverses when the scanner is returned to the cradle. In a retail checkout or hospitality counter scenario, a staff member can grab the scanner and begin scanning without pressing any mode-switch button, then set it back on the cradle and have it resume presentation mode automatically. This eliminates the small but consistent friction of mode-switching that accumulates across hundreds of transactions per shift.

Bluetooth 4.0 and WLC4090 Cradle — Flexible Deployment

Bluetooth 4.0 pairs with a host PC, tablet or POS terminal within the standard 10-metre operating range. The WLC4090-BK-BT-DRA cradle included in the BTK1 kit functions as both charging station and Bluetooth base, maintaining a persistent wireless link with the host while the scanner charges. This means the scanner is always ready when lifted from the cradle — fully charged and connected. Interface options include USB HID and USB COM, covering the vast majority of POS, WMS and retail applications without driver configuration.

IP52 and 1.8-Metre Drops — Durable Enough for Counter and Floor Environments

IP52 protects the GBT4500 against dust ingress and light water spray — sufficient for general retail, food service counters and warehouses where splash exposure is incidental rather than routine. The 1.8-metre drop specification covers drops from counter height or a standing operator's hand height onto hard floors. The 3250 mAh battery provides all-day scanning capacity for single-shift operations, and the battery is accessible for replacement when capacity eventually degrades after extended service.

What is the difference between the GBT4500-BK-BTK1DRA and the standard GBT4500-BK-BTK1?

The DRA suffix designates the Disinfectant Ready Antimicrobial housing variant. The housing material is formulated to resist daily cleaning with IPA wipes, quaternary ammonium compounds and bleach-based disinfectants without cracking, discolouring or losing structural integrity. The standard GBT4500-BK-BTK1 uses a conventional ABS housing that degrades under aggressive or frequent chemical cleaning. The DRA model is also supplied with the DRA-rated WLC4090 cradle. Scanning performance and wireless specs are identical between the two.

What cleaning agents are safe to use on the DRA housing?

The DRA housing is rated for IPA (isopropyl alcohol) wipes, quaternary ammonium compound (QAC) cleaners and bleach-based disinfectants at concentrations within Datalogic's published guidelines. Always refer to the Datalogic chemical resistance list for your specific cleaning product before use. The antimicrobial housing additive provides additional surface protection between cleaning cycles but does not replace regular disinfection.

How does Motionix work and does it require configuration?

Motionix uses an internal motion sensor to detect when the scanner is lifted from the cradle and automatically activates handheld scan mode. When the scanner is returned to the cradle, it switches back to presentation mode. No configuration is required for basic operation — the feature works out of the box. For environments where automatic mode switching is not desired, it can be disabled via Datalogic Aladdin configuration software.

Is the GBT4500 DRA suitable for food service environments?

Yes. The DRA housing withstands the cleaning agents commonly used in food service environments, and the antimicrobial surface additive inhibits bacterial growth between cleans. The scanner is not rated for wash-down or IP67/IP69K water immersion — it should not be submerged or cleaned with high-pressure hoses. For operations requiring wash-down durability, a fully sealed industrial scanner with IP67 or higher would be more appropriate.