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Hardware- Analog FlexPort |
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Analog FlexPort Gage Interfaces
(For connecting analog devices for SPC)
Analog FlexPort gage interface features and specifications
Models
- FP-4A: 4 ports
- FP-8A: 8 ports
Device Support
- Collect data from virtually any analog device
Connectivity
- Each input is setup individually with settings for resolution and engineering units (the value that the voltage represents)
- Analog input +/-10 vdc and/or 4-10 mA inputs
- Simultaneously combines the signal from multiple tools and converts it to a standardized format (RS232 serial) for collecting into WinSPC
- 16 bit resolution
Cabling
- Standard 5 pin DIN connectors for ease of use
Indicators
- Front panel display includes multiple Data Send LED's to signal successful data sending
- LED's turn on when data is requested; automatically turn off when data has been sent
Sending data
Models 4A and 8A offer two ways to request a reading (Data Send) to be sent to your PC:
- Footswitch jack (contact closure)
- Host commands from the PC
Data send capability
- Trigger a static or dynamic (TIR) reading
- Trigger all or any combination of ports
- Send serial requests to a gage
- Notify a PC that a data request has occurred
Pass-thru port
additional (DB9M) port
- Connect directly to a serial gage and extract 1 to 5 readings from the output
- Used as a backplane for connecting interfaces to the PC
- Uses standard cable to connect to the PC; will combine all FlexPort products (digital, serial, analog, display, and more) for up to 99 inputs.
Dimensions
FP-4M: 5.5"(w) x 5.5"(d) x 1.5"(h)
FP-8U: 5.5"(w) x 5.5"(d) x 2.5"(h)
Power - External: 7-9 vdc
Serial output - Standard RS232 at 9600, N, 8, 1
I/O - Footswitch and LED per input
Gage input - +/- 10 vdc or 4 - 10 mA 5-pin DIN (180 degrees)
Pass-thru port - DB9M extra gage input or backplane
Enclosure - Durable all metal enclosure
Included - Shipped with power supply and cable to PC
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