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Gage Data Ports - Digital Gage Interfaces - Gage Mux

The demand for fast, reliable data collection from digital measuring instruments has never been greater. "Statistical Process Control" and "Total Quality Management" techniques require large amounts of measurement data to be collected and manipulated both mathematically and graphically. The availability, power and low cost of today's personal computers make them a natural choice as the data processing elements in such systems. Most electronic gages however don't just plug into a PC and work.

The marriage of personal computers and electronic gaging has been a Brunswick Instrument specialty for over a decade. Our latest offerings in this field represent years of refinement made possible through close cooperation with our customers and other quality software vendors.

ULTRA-PORT DIGITAL GAGE MULTIPLEXER
The ULTRA-PORT acts as both a data switch and a data converter. It can route readings from a group of electronic gages to a computer and convert the gage data into simple standardized code.

MULTIPLE INPUTS - The ULTRA-PORT allows up to eight Mitutoyo Digimatic style electronic tools or gages (calipers, micrometers, height gages,etc.) to be connected simultaneously. The Mitutoyo Digimatic data transmission format is highly desirable due to the large number of products available already conforming to this standard. In addition, two analog voltage inputs are provided to allow column gages or other analog signal sources to be connected.

VARIETY OF OPERATING MODES
COMPUTER CONTROL MODE: The ULTRA-PORT directly responds to simple ASCII control code commands transmitted by the connected computer through a RS232 serial data port. Specific gage channels can be selected and data transfers initiated under control of the computer program. The ULTRA-PORT can also control the computer program flow with the supplied footswitch or other contact closure signals.

MANUAL MODE: The operator manually selects the desired gage port with the front panel pushbuttons. Data transmission is initiated each time the footswitch or gage data button is pressed.

SCAN MODE: All ports are continuously scanned for activity. When a gage data button press is detected at any port the data for that port is immediately transmitted.

SEQUENCE MODE: All selected channels will output gage data, one after another, following a single press of the footswitch. Individual gage data transmission may still be initiated by pressing the gage data buttons.

In all cases the gage port number is transmitted along with the gage measurement.

The 10 pin rectangular gage input connectors are directly compatible with standard Mitutoyo brand Digimatic data cables.

SPECIFICATIONS
Computer Interface - RS232 (25 pin female D connector)
Transmission Rate - Selectable up to 9600 baud
Analog Inputs - +/-2VDC, Resolution:.OO1V
Power - 120 VAC, 60Hz, 30 watts
Ambient Temp. Range - 0-50 C
Size - 11-3/8"W, 3-7/8"H, 10-1/4"D(including handle)

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Brunswick Instrument, Inc. 6150 W. Mulford St. Niles, IL 60714 Tel: (847) 965-9191 Fax:(847) 965-9193 E-Mail: info@brunswickinstrument.com