GageWay FAQs

Yes, chaining is an available feature on the Pro4 and Pro8 models.  Up to nine GageWay Pro interfaces can be chained.  These can be the same models or a mixture of Pro4 and Pro8 models.  For example, chaining nine Pro8 models will allow 72 gages connected together.

The GageWay Pro Setup program allows you to save your setup parameters to a file so they can be quickly copied into other GageWay Pro interfaces.

All GageWay Pro models have two USB outputs.  The “USB serial” output is for SPC applications, the USB “keyboard wedge” output is for spreadsheets, databases, web or cloud applications.  The GageWay Pro4 and Pro8 models also have a DB9 serial output; this output has a variety of uses.

Ease of setup is one of the defining benefits of the GageWay interfaces.  The GageWay SM and GageWay KW models are “plug & play” interfaces; no setup is required.  Simply plug your gages into the GageWay interface, connect the interface to your computer, and begin taking measurements.

With the GageWay Pro, the default settings are used for most situations.  We include an easy-to-use, Windows-based, GageWay Pro Setup program should any setup be required.

The GageWay SM and GageWay Pro models are compatible with software read commands; contact MicroRidge for more information on this feature.

All GageWay models include a connection for an external foot or hand switch.  GageWay Pro models have one at each gage input; there are multiple setup options available.

All GageWay models offer “single” and “continuous” read modes.  GageWay Pro models offer a total of seven read modes; contact MicroRidge for more information on this feature.

GageWay Pro models only:  There are two options for connecting RS-232 output devices.  To connect into a front panel input, use our LC Cable between the serial cable and the interface input.  Each model also has a DB9 “Multifunction Serial Port” on the back panel; use a DB9 serial cable to plug directly into this port.

You will need to set up the baud rate and communication parameters of each RS-232 device before it can send data.  Each GageWay Pro model includes an “AutoBaud” feature that can automatically set up each device when using the LC Cable.  Use the GageWay Pro Setup program if connecting using the Multifunction Serial Port.

You will typically use cables from your gage manufacturer (Mitutoyo, Mahr, etc.) to connect each gage to the GageWay interface.  MicroRidge offers cables for gages that do not have a manufacturer provided solution; you can visit our GageWay Gage Cables Store for more information.