GageWay Single Gage Interfaces

Connect a single Mitutoyo digital gage
to an RS-232 serial port or USB port

The GageWay SM is an easy-to-use interface designed to connect a single Mitutoyo digital gage (calipers, micrometers, digital indicators, etc.) to an RS-232 serial or USB port.  The GageWay SM interfaces also support any gage that provides a standard Mitutoyo output (CDI, Federal mMaxum, etc.).  When using the USB version of the GageWay SM, the USB connection looks like a standard RS-232 serial port to your PC application.

	GageWay SM with RS-232 Output This interface with RS-232 output is powered by the serial port and comes with a 9-pin serial cable built in. The standard cable lengths for this GageWay SM are 18 and 72 inches.  Contact MicroRidge for other lengths. The Users Guide is available as a PDF document.
	GageWay SM with USB Output This interface with USB output is powered by the USB port and comes with a USB cable built in.  To your PC application, this GageWay SM appears as a device connected to a serial port. The standard cable lengths for this GageWay SM are 18 and 72 inches.  Contact MicroRidge for other lengths. The Users Guide is available as a PDF document.

GageWay SM Features

• No baud rate or communication parameters required.  The GageWay SM is pre-configured to operate at 9600-N-8-1.  (USB driver installation may be required for USB version.  Required Windows 2000 or later).

• Available with any cable length (serial or USB) from 12 to 72 inches (standard lengths are 18 and 72 inches).

• Supports Mitutoyo gages and any gage that provides a standard Mitutoyo output (CDI, Federal, mMaxum, etc.

• Standard Mitutoyo cables can be used without modification.  These cables are available from any Mitutoyo dealer or can be purchased from MicroRidge.

• Plugs directly into a standard 9-pin PC serial port or USB port.

• Powered by the serial port or USB port.  No external AC adapter is required.

• Data output format set to gage measurement followed by a carriage return.  No leading spaces are sent with the reading.

• Initiate single and continuous gage readings with the read button on the gage, an optional foot switch or hand switch, or a simple computer command.

• LED flashes when a gage reading has been obtained.

• Firmware (software in the GageWay SM) can be upgraded via the serial or USB port.  Check our downloads page for updates.

• Includes ComTestSerial communications test program.

• If you are using CDI or Federal gages with a Mitutoyo output, you may need to purchase the gage cables from MicroRidge.

• Control gage functions by easy-to-use computer commands.

• Separate foot switch and hand switch available.

• Very low power consumption allows use with PDA. (RS-232 version only)

• Transmit gage data in excess of 100' via the RS-232 connection.  This allows you to position your gage at extended distances from your PC.  (RS-232 version only)

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Revised July 28, 2010