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Applicable Devices
Mini Mobile Module EVO | Command Mobile Module | RS-232 V2 Mobile Module
MobileCollect lets you turn virtually any compatible gage into a “smart gage” by capturing its output and adding software-driven capabilities beyond basic data transfer. With MobileCollect, you can use advanced read modes like Continuous Read and TIR mode with any gage that has an SPC data output port. Enabling these advanced capabilities on gages that otherwise just output a measurement, can greatly improve your quality control processes.
TIR mode—often called Total Indicator Runout, Total Indicator Reading or Full Indicator Movement (FIM)—measures the total variation of a surface or feature as a part is rotated or swept through one full cycle. The gage records the highest and lowest readings and reports the difference, giving a fast, practical way to quantify runout, wobble, or concentricity-related issues on shafts, bores, and rotating assemblies. It’s used because many functional problems (vibration, noise, uneven wear, poor sealing, and assembly misfit) are driven by variation over rotation, not a single point measurement. Capturing TIR is important for verifying machining quality, ensuring parts will perform smoothly in service, and catching alignment or fixturing issues before they become costly defects. Many gages don’t include TIR as a feature but with MobileCollect your can turn any gage into a “smart gage” with TIR mode.
MobileCollect’s Continuous Read mode lets you collect a stream of measurements from precision gages with control over how the data is captured: you can set a delay before the first reading, define the total number of readings to take, and specify the total read time for the collection. These settings help ensure you’re capturing stable, representative values—whether you’re waiting for the gage to settle, sampling a moving process, or documenting variation during a sweep. Getting continuous readings is important because it reduces the chance of missing critical highs/lows, improves repeatability between operators, and provides better insight into part variation and process stability than a single snapshot measurement.
Absolute Value mode converts incoming gage readings to a non-negative value, which helps ensure compatibility with host applications that reject or mis-handle negative measurements. This is useful when software fields are configured for unsigned values, when downstream calculations assume positive inputs, or when a “magnitude only” result is required for a check. MobileCollect is designed to make connecting to virtually any software as simple as possible, so you can start capturing gage data quickly without complex setup or custom integration.
Andy Duvall is an owner of MicroRidge Systems and serves as the company’s sales director. With over a decade of experience as a product design and launch engineer, Andy works closely with MicroRidge customers to identify and implement the most effective measurement and interface solutions for their organizations.
