Operating Manual
GageMux
®
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Introduction
The GageMux
®
is a device which allows you to connect up to four (4)
digital gages to a single RS-232 serial port on any desktop computer,
notebook computer, printer, or other serial device.
The GageMux
®
will work with gages that have digital outputs compatible
with Mitutoyo digital gages. Gages available from Chicago Dial, Federal,
Ono Sokki, and many others manufacturers, have digital outputs
compatible with Mitutoyo digital gages. Please contact Advanced Systems
& Designs, Inc. for a complete list of over 300 compatible gages.
The Ga geMux
®
is configured through internal DIP switches or commands
from a host computer. These commands include:
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Request a reading from a channel.
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Change the setup of a channel.
•
Change the output string mode.
•
Change the foot switch mode.
•
Reset the GageMux
®
.
Readings are initiated by pressing a read button on the gage, pressing a
remote read switch inserted into the foot switch jack, or a host command.
Follow the instructions in this guide to:
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Configure the GageMux
®
to communicate with your gages in the
des ired mode.
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Connect the GageMux
®
to your gages or SmartCables.
TM
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Interface the GageMux
®
to your computer,
and assist in the
configuration of your SPC software.
Operating Manual
GageMux
®
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Features
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Rugged design, built to withstand harsh shop-floor conditions.
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Support for gages from over 300 different manufacturers.
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Two operating modes, Static (Normal) mode operation, and Dynamic
(MIN/MAX/TIR — minimum / maximum / total indicator run-out).
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Individual or global foot switch mode operation.
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Bright red indicator lights for each input.
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Host command operation and setup.
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RS-232 output.
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Daisy chain multiple GageMux
®
units to connect up to 64 digital gages
to a single RS-232 serial port.
Included Items
A complete GageMux
®
system includes the following items:
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GageMux
®
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Operating manual
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Serial cable
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9 volt DC power adaptor
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Phillips screwdriver