GageWay Wireless Universal Mobile Module

Measurement Collection Technology
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GageWay Wireless
Universal Mobile Module

Used to capture measurements from RS-232 and digital gages from many popular gage manufacturers, as well as with any other device with an RS-232 output.
Securely and conveniently attaches to calipers, micrometers, etc. to avoid premature cable failure.
User replaceable gage cable.
Read button on Universal Mobile Module rated for 1 million cycles.
LED placement provides highly visible user feedback and indicates that the measurement was received by the Base unit.
Battery life is typically measured in years.
Advanced power management eliminates the need for on/off switch.
Uses one commonly available Lithium battery.
Firmware (software within the Mobile Module) is upgradeable in the field.
Data from the Mobile Module is sent to a base unit: MiniStation Base.

About the Universal Mobile Module
The Universal Mobile Module is a wireless battery operated Remote unit that connects to digital gages (calipers, micrometers, digital indicators, etc.) and RS-232 devices (scales, torque wrenches, etc.). For most gages, the Universal Mobile Module is always ready to capture a gage reading and send it to the Base unit. When you press the read button on the gage cable or on the Universal Mobile Module, the module wakes up, captures the gage reading, sends the reading to the Base unit, notifies the user that the measurement was received, and goes back to sleep. This entire process takes approximately 300 msec (0.3 seconds). You do not have to remember to turn the Universal Mobile Module off when you are done using it. It automatically goes to sleep after every reading to conserve battery life.

The Universal Mobile Module is shown with an Opto cable. When purchasing a Universal Mobile Module, you will need to select the appropriate cable for your gage. Refer to the the "Gage Connections for Universal Mobile Modules" document for a list of available cables.

*Front View* *Back View*	Compact design measures 2.137" x 1.44" x.79" and weighs 1.6 oz. Fits very nicely on the back of a caliper. Threaded inserts and captive panel screws used to secure the Mobile Module case cover (you will not lose screws or strip threads in plastic case when changing cables or replacing batteries). If you need to replace your gage cable or install a cable for a different brand or type of gage, you can do this in the field. You do not need to send your Mobile Module back to MicroRidge. Gage cables available in several standard lengths. Refer to the Gage Connections for Universal Mobile Modules page. User can replace the battery & gage cable without removing the Mobile Module from the gage. Supports Brown & Sharpe, CDI, Fowler, Mahr Federal, Mitutoyo, Ono Sokki, Starrett, Sylvac, and RS-232, etc.

Universal Mobile Module Buttons & LEDs	Highly visible LEDs indicate successful gage reading and transmission. When mounted on a caliper, LEDs are in direct line-of-site of the user. Gage LED shows steady red when gage reading received. TxD LED shows steady green when data received by Base unit. Setup mode for transferring configuration parameters, updating firmware, etc. Low battery warning.

Gage Connections
When the Universal Mobile Module is attached to a gage such as caliper, you can remove the cover and replace the battery and gage cable without having to remove the Mobile Module from the caliper. The Mobile Module uses one 3V CR2 Photo Lithium battery. The unique design of the Universal Mobile Module allows you to access the gage cable by loosening 3 captive panel screws. To replace the cable, simply remove the cover, unplug the cable and plug in a new cable.

The GageWay Wireless Universal Mobile Module is securely attached to the gage which eliminates cable flexing. Some companies produce a module that does not use gage cables, but rather uses a rigid connection from the module directly into the gage. The problem with this type of rigid design is that the connector on the gage is designed for an electrical connection not a structural connection. As a result of this rigid structural connection, users are reporting damage to the gage and/or to the module if the gage is dropped or the module is accidentally hit. For the greatest durability and reliability you need a flexible connection (i.e., a gage cable between the module and the gage). Other companies attach the cable to the gage but the transmitter is left to flap in the wind. This causes flexing in the cable and premature failure.

Gage cables should be considered a consumable item for wireless systems. Be sure to figure the replacement cost of the cables when selecting a wireless system.

For gages such as calipers, micrometers, digital indicators, etc., when you connect the cable, the cable automatically tells the Universal Mobile Module how to communicate with the gage. No additional startup is required. When connecting to some RS-232 devices such as torque wrenches, it may be necessary to use the GageWay Wireless startup program to tell the Mobile Module the appropriate communications and parsing parameters to use when capturing a reading from the gage.

Revised July 28, 2010