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Check up on Mitutoyo gauges through RS 232
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MicroRidge Systems product story
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk editorial team
Nov 15, 2004
A small, low cost interface connects a Mitutoyo or Mitutoyo compatible gage to an RS232 serial port easily and inexpensively, so saving time and money, says the supplier.
The GageWay SM design incorporates the latest technology resulting in a small digital interface that is powered by the serial port, has a 9-pin serial cable built in and requires no setup.
Very low power consumption allows use with a laptop or PDA.
If your PC does not have a serial port, an optional USB interface cable is available.
Because of its small size (2.16in x 0.79in x 0.35in, the GageWay SM becomes part of the cable allowing greater flexibility for cabling setup.
Transmit gage data in excess of 100ft via the RS232 connection, which allows positioning of the gage at extended distances from a PC.
Single and continuous read modes can be initiated from the computer, by gage read switch, or by remote read switch (foot switch, etc).
The GageWay firmware (software in the GageWay SM) can be updated in the field via the serial port.
We often get asked, "Why do I need to purchase a gage interface to connect my gage to a PC?" The Mitutoyo compatible gages use a signaling method referred to as clocked serial.
The electronics of the Mitutoyo communications interface are very power efficient.
This power efficiency, along with the very low power required by the GageWay SM, makes for an excellent instrument interface for portable and inspection station data acquisition.
A complete GageWay SM includes the interface with 18 or 72 inch serial cable length (custom lengths available upon request), User's Manual, and CD-ROM with ComTestSerial communications test program for $99.00.
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