gauge multiplexers by elcometer

gauge multiplexers

Industry is striving for increased levels of quality. The time spent controlling and monitoring this can be greatly speeded up by connecting every electronic gauge (scales, callipers, thickness gauges, profile gauges, etc.) which has a data output to a computer.

Many gauges, however cannot link to the back of the computer. Either they have the wrong connector, or there is no free connection point (port) on the PC. Elcometer’s range of multiplexers allows most gauges to link to the PC. They also allow a number of different gauges to share the same computer port and enable analogue gauges to be connected to the PC.

There are essentially three types of connector in use today:

Digimatic	Seen on mitutoyo ® manufactured gauges, these have 2 rows of 5 connectors. The signal must pass through a multiplexer or converter to allow them to connect to the computer.
RS232	The RS232 9 pin ‘D’ connector (2 rows, 1 x 5 pin and 1 x 4 pin) until recently was the standard method for connecting equipment to the computer.
USB	Standing for Uniform Serial Bus, this is appearing more and more in the marketplace. On many laptop computers it is the only port. Elcometer Multiplexers can be linked to this port using a RS232/USB connecting cable.

Elcometer’s range of Multiplexers allow most gauges to link to the PC. They also allow a number of different gauges to share the same computer port and enable analogue gauges to be connected to the PC. The mux range in the Dataputer series include a single Digimatic-RS232 Convertor, a mux range for multiple digimatic connections, and a range of universal muxes - where either Digimatic or RS232 gauges can be connected.

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			Dataputer 1CHM Multiplexer This simple multiplexer is really a converter - converting the Mitutoyo ® type Digimatic signal into RS232, thus allowing you to connect Digimatic equipment directly into a PC.
			Dataputer 4CHM Multiplexer This 4 channel multiplexer allows you to connect up to 4 Digimatic (Mitutoyo® type) gauges into a single port on your PC. The Dataputer 4CHM Multiplexer does not need an external power supply, it is powered by the PC.
			Dataputer 8CHM Multiplexer This 8 Channel Multiplexer allows the connection of up to 8 Digimatic (Mitutoyo ® type) gauges into a single port on a PC. By installing the DATA-XL™ software, you can quickly link 8 gauges directly into Microsoft ® Excel. Alternatively, connect your gauges into an SPC software program such as Dataputer Datastat SPC, allowing fast and accurate data entry for further analysis.
			Dataputer 16CHM Multiplexer This 16 channel multiplexer allows up to 16 Digimatic (Mitutoyo® type) gauges to be connected into a single port on a PC. As with all the Dataputer CHM multiplexer series, the 16CHM is capable of multiple gauge readings as it is sometimes desirable to obtain readings from all the connected gauges at once. This is typical when a component is placed into a measuring fixture.
			Dataputer 4CHU Universal Multiplexer This 4 Channel Multiplexer allows the connection of up to 4 gauges into a single port on a PC. Mitutoyo® type Digimatic, RS232 serial or analogue gauges can all be used with the Dataputer 4CHU Multiplexer.
			Dataputer 8CHU Universal Multiplexer This 8 channel multiplexer allows up to 8 gauges to be connected into a single port on a PC. Mitutoyo ® type Digimatic, RS232 serial or analogue gauges can all be interfaced with the Dataputer 8CHU Multiplexer. The Dataputer 8CHU Multiplexer can be connected to a foot switch allowing the data to be transmitted without accidentally changing the reading.
			Dataputer Multiplexer Accessories & Software In order to get the most out of your multiplexers, Elcometer has a wide range of accessories. Click on the title above or the image to the left for further information.

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