Datalogic Gryphon I GD4520-HC | 2D Handheld Scanner | High Density | USB | Healthcare | White/Green
Datalogic Gryphon I GD4520-HC High Density
White/Green · 2D Megapixel Handheld · USB · Healthcare · Antimicrobial · IP52
The Datalogic Gryphon I GD4520-HC High Density is a premium corded handheld scanner engineered for clinical and hospital environments. Its antimicrobial, disinfectant-ready housing withstands repeated cleaning with harsh chemicals, while the High Density optics enable precise reading of small codes and Direct Part Marking (DPM) on surgical instruments. Motionix motion-sensing technology automatically switches between handheld and presentation modes — no button press required.
| Part Number | GD4520-HCK1-HD |
| EAN | 5706998963505 |
| Scanner Type | Corded handheld · 2D Megapixel imager · High Density optics |
| Illumination | Warm-white LED · 4-Dot aimer with centre cross |
| Barcode Support | 1D · 2D · DPM (Direct Part Marking) · Postal · Stacked · Composite · Digimarc |
| Technology | Motionix™ motion-sensing (auto handheld/presentation switching) |
| Interface | USB only (host-powered, no external PSU needed) |
| Healthcare | Antimicrobial enclosure · Disinfectant-ready surfaces |
| IP Rating | IP52 |
| Drop Resistance | Up to 1.8 m (5.9 ft) |
| Colour | White / Light Green (Healthcare) |
| In the Box | Gryphon I GD4520-HC scanner · USB cable 90A052278 |
BUYER'S GUIDE
For whom: Hospital IT departments, clinical laboratories, pharmacy dispensing systems, and bedside point-of-care workflows where the scanner must survive daily disinfection and read small or etched codes on instruments.
Real reason to buy: The combination of antimicrobial housing, disinfectant-ready surfaces and High Density / DPM reading in a single USB-powered device eliminates the need for a separate specialised DPM reader in most hospital scanning workflows.
Know before you buy: USB-only — no RS232 or keyboard wedge in this kit (GD4520-HCK1-HD). If you need an alternative interface, a different cable kit is required. Also note: this is a corded scanner; a cordless Bluetooth version is not available in the HC High Density configuration.
Verdict: If your environment demands clinical hygiene compliance and the ability to read DPM codes on instruments, the GD4520-HC HD is the right tool — purpose-built for healthcare, not just adapted from a retail scanner.