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Hardware- Universal FlexPort |
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Universal FlexPort Gage Interfaces
(For connecting any brand of gage for SPC)
Universal FlexPort gage interface features and specifications
Models
- FP-2U: 2 ports
- FP-4U: 4 ports
- FP-8U: 8 ports
- FP-4U-RS: 4 ports with rotary switch
Digital gage support
Device support
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
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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