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News Release from: MicroRidge Systems | Subject: GageWay SM
Edited by the Laboratorytalk Editorial
Team on 16 November 2004
Interface connects Mitutoyo gauge
directly to PC
Low cost interface connects a Mitutoyo or Mitutoyo compatible gauge to an RS232 serial port easily and inexpensively, saving time and money
MicroRidge introduces the GageWay SM for easily connecting a single Mitutoyo or Mitutoyo compatible gauge to an RS232 serial port The GageWay SM design incorporates the latest technology resulting in a small digital interface that is powered by the serial port, has a nine-pin serial cable built in and requires no setup
This article was originally published on Laboratorytalk on 4 Sep 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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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 (55x20x9mm), the GageWay SM becomes part of the cable, allowing greater flexibility for cabling setup.
Transmit gauge data in excess of 30m via the RS232 connection, which allows positioning of the gauge at extended distances from a PC.
Single and continuous read modes can be initiated from the computer, by gauge 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.
Firmware updates are posted on the MicroRidge web site.
The comp[any says it is often asked, "Why do I need to purchase a gage interface to connect my gage to a PC?".
The Mitutoyo compatible gauges 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 serial cable, user's manual, and CD-Rom with ComTestSerial communications test program for US$99.00.
The GageWay SM can be purchased from the MicroRidge online store and is featured in an introductory special on the Online Specials page.
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