WedgeLink QuickStart

Welcome to WedgeLink, let's get your Keyboard Wedge setup!

Select the device you purchased from the tabs below to view the quickstart guide.

Let's start by communicating with the WedgeLink AT

Do you need WedgeLink AT's advanced features?

I don't need the advanced features.

I would like to connect an RS-232 device and send that data straight through.
I’m unsure of the Baud rate on my RS-232 device.

I will need advanced features.

I need to parse the data from my RS-232 device.
I would like to remove part of the data from the RS-232 device.
I would like to replace part of the data from the RS-232 device.
I would like to use a hand switch or footswitch to initiate a reading.
I would like to change the EOP (end-of-packet) character.
My serial device sends continuously and I don’t want data continuously.

Basic Setup

For those who do not need WedgeLink AT's advanced features

Plug the USB Cable into the Wedge USB Port on the back of the WedgeLink AT.
Connect your RS-232 Device to the DB9 on the front of the WedgeLink AT.
Let’s use Auto Baud Detection to connect your RS-232 Device.
- Press and release the Reset button on the back of the WedgeLink AT. (Same side as the USB Connections)
- The LED will briefly display red and then display green for 5 seconds.
- Press the “send data” button on your RS-232 device while the green LED is on.
- The LED should blink green 5 times if Auto Baud was successful.
  - If the LED blinks red 5 times or turns off without blinking please refer to the Auto Baud Rate Detection document below.
Open an application such as Excel or notepad.
Take a reading via pressing the “send data” button on your RS-232 device and you should see the data come into the application with focus.
Your WedgeLink AT is setup and ready for years for work!

Advanced Setup

Download the FTDI USB VCP (Virtual COM Port) driver.
Download WedgeLink AT Setup Software and install it.
Plug the USB Cable into the RS-232 & Prog USB Port on the back of the WedgeLink AT.
Connect your RS-232 Device to the DB9 on the front of the WedgeLink AT
Open WedgeLink AT Setup and configure the WedgeLink AT for your specific application.
- Not sure what settings you need?
  - Refer to the WedgeLink AT User’s Guide below.
  - Reach out to our technical support team at support@microridge.com or call 541-593-1656.
Once your WedgeLink AT is setup to your application move the USB cable to the Wedge USB Port.
Open an application such as Excel or notepad.
Take a reading via pressing the “send data” button on your RS-232 device and you should see the data come into the application with focus.
- If you’re utilizing a hand switch or foot switch, plug that in and take a reading with the switch.
- If you’re utilizing the read button on the WedgeLink AT take a reading with the read button.
Your WedgeLink AT is setup and ready for years for work!

WedgeLink AT Documentation

Auto Baud Rate Detection

This document reviews how the “Auto Baud Rate Detection” feature is used to connect an …

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Supported Keyboard Layouts

This document reviews the supported keyboards for the WedgeLink AT.

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WedgeLink AT Overview

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WedgeLink AT User’s Guide

WedgeLink AT is a hardware keyboard wedge that allows you to transfer RS-232 data into …

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WedgeLink AT QuickStart Guide Shareable Link

WedgeLink AT QuickStart Guide (https://www.microridge.com/wedgelink-keyboard-wedges/wedgelink-at-quickstart-guide)

Let's start by communicating with the WedgeLink SP

Note: The WedgeLink SP Baud rate is not configurable and must be ordered to match the Baud rate of your RS-232 Device.

Keyboard Wedge Connection

Plug the WedgeLink SP into a USB port on your computer.
Plug a gage into the RS-232 DB9 connection.
Open an application such as Excel or notepad.
Take a reading from your RS-232 device by pressing the “send data” button and verify you’re getting data.
Your WedgeLink SP is ready for years of work!

WedgeLink SP User Guide

WedgeLink SP User’s Guide

WedgeLink SP is a hardware keyboard wedge that allows you to transfer RS-232 data into …

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WedgeLink SP QuickStart Guide Shareable Link

WedgeLink SP QuickStart Guide (https://www.microridge.com/wedgelink-keyboard-wedges/wedgelink-sp-quickstart-guide)

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Email: support@micoridge.com

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WedgeLink QuickStart

Welcome to WedgeLink, let's get your Keyboard Wedge setup!

Let's start by communicating with the WedgeLink AT

Do you need WedgeLink AT's advanced features?

I don't need the advanced features.

I will need advanced features.

Basic Setup

For those who do not need WedgeLink AT's advanced features

Advanced Setup

WedgeLink AT Documentation

WedgeLink AT QuickStart Guide Shareable Link

Contact our Technical Support Team

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