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Several different software programs can be used to support the set up and use of MobileCollect. These programs are described below. Copies of the User’s Guides and the software are available in the links below. You can install these programs on as many computers as required. All of these programs have been tested on Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 and Windows 11. All of the programs shown below are included on the MobileCollect CD that is shipped with MobileCollect.
Perfect for most setups. This is the go-to setup software unless you need advanced features seen in Extended Setup.Â
The MobileCollect Xpress Setup Program is used to set up and configure the MobileCollect Bases and Mobile Modules. The Xpress Setup Program provides access to the most common setup features required by most users to configure their Mobile Modules (Mini, Digital and RS-232) and Bases (USB, USB MicroBase and RS-232). The Xpress Setup Program is easy to use, and we strongly recommend that you take a look at this program. If the features you require are not supported by the Xpress Setup Program, you can use the Extended Setup Program.
Used for Remote Transmitters & Command Mobile Modules in addition to other advanced configuration such as read switches.Â
The MobileCollect Extended Setup Program is used to set up and configure the MobileCollect Bases, Remotes and Mobile Modules.
The Extended Setup Program consists of a series of tabs. The Main Setup tab is used for Base and Remote configuration. The other tabs in the Setup Program will be enabled or disabled based upon the unit (Base or Remote) that you are configuring. Most people that use the Extended Setup Program to configure their Mini, Digital and RS-232 Mobile Modules could use the MobileCollect Xpress Setup Program.
WedgeLink Xpress is a software keyboard wedge designed to work with MobileCollect Bases. A keyboard wedge reads data from a serial port and passes this data to a PC application in such a manner that the application thinks the data is entered via the keyboard. Keyboard wedges are commonly used with applications such as Microsoft Excel and other data database programs.
How to determine the correct Mobile Module transmitter and cable combination for each gage connecting to a MobileCollect wireless system. With the MobileCollect Selection Tool, you can easily configure a MobileCollect system with a few clicks of the mouse. All you need is the gage brand, model/code information, and the number of data collection computers you have. The MobileCollect Selection Tool program is free to download and is updated regularly.
The ComTestSerial serial communications test program allows you to test communications with any serial device. MicroRidge saw a need for a fast, effective and easy-to-use serial test communications program. MicroRidge developed ComTestSerial to meet that need, and are offering it free of charge to anyone who has a need for a communications test program. When testing your MobileCollect system, you can easily send the data received by a Base to ComTestSerial. You can also send commands from ComTestSerial to your Base. ComTestSerial is included with the Xpress and Extended Setup Programs.
MicroRidge products that require USB Serial drivers are all based on the USB to Serial IC manufactured by FTDI Chip (www.ftdichip.com).
The latest drivers and a description of the supported operating systems are available at www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm. The drivers included in the table below are the setup executable drivers available from the link in the Comments on the FTDI Chip site. These drivers have a file extension of exe. We do not use the drivers with the zip extension.
This driver is a WHQL (Windows Hardware Quality Labs) certified release. This driver is only for use with products containing the USB to Serial IC manufactured by FTDI Chip.
Products with FTDI Chip | Supported Operating Systems | USB Driver Version | Release Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MobileCollect Wireless | USB Base | 2.12.36.20 | 3/04/2025 | |
RS-232/USB Base | Windows 7 | |||
Wedge/USB Base | Windows 8 | |||
USB MicroBase | Windows 8.1 | |||
Digital Remote | Windows 10 | |||
RS-232 Remote | Windows 11 | |||
GageWay Interfaces | Pro Series (2, 4, 8) | Windows Server 2008 R2 | ||
SM USB Output | Windows Server 2012 R2 | |||
WedgeLink | AT Hardware Keyboard Wedge | |||
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