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Universal FlexPort Gage Interfaces


(For connecting any brand of gage for SPC)

Universal FlexPort gage interface features and specifications
Universal FlexPort

Models
  • FP-2U: 2 ports
  • FP-4U: 4 ports
  • FP-8U: 8 ports
  • FP-4U-RS: 4 ports with rotary switch

Digital gage support
  • Federal
  • Fowler
  • Mahr
  • Mitutoyo
  • Ono Sokki
  • Starrett
  • and more

Device support
  • Balances
  • Readouts
  • Weigh scales
  • and more
Connectivity
  • Connect gages and devices using standard cables to collect up to 5 readings from a single output
  • Mix and match gage types side by side
  • Simultaneously combines the signal from multiple gages and converts it to a standardized format (RS232 serial) for collecting data into WinSPC
Cabling
  • Lowest cabling cost on the market: standard cabling priced at $50 vs. competitors pricing at $200
  • 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 2U, 4U and 8U 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-4U-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-2U/4U: 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 digital and serial gage 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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