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Hardware- Mitutoyo FlexPort

Mitutoyo FlexPort Gage Interfaces


(For connecting all Mitutoyo and compatible gages and cables for SPC)

Mitutoyo FlexPort gage interface features and specifications
Mitutoyo FlexPort

Models
  • FP-4M: 4 ports
  • FP-8M: 8 ports
  • FP-4M-RS: 4 ports with rotary switch
Digital gage support
  • Mitutoyo Digimatic Gages
  • Input from other Mitutoyo compatible gage cables
Connectivity
  • Converts the Mitutoyo signal to a standardized format (RS232 serial) for collecting data into WinSPC
Cabling
  • Compatible with all standard Mitutoyo gage cables
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 4M and 8M offer three ways to request a reading (Data Send) to be sent to your PC:
  • Footswitch jack (contact closure)
  • Send button (on the gage)
  • Host commands from the PC
Special rotary switch model
Universal FlexPort - Rotary Model
FP-4M-RS
  • Configured with a rotary switch to trigger readings from a selected port
  • Standard data triggering is available and configurable for each port
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-pin Mitutoyo style (accepts Mitutoyo and MTI compatible inputs)
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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