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| This FAQ is
for technical questions our technical support staff gets on
a regular basis. If you have a tech question that is not addressed
here, click the support button at the bottom of the page and
leave a message, we will try to answer it ASAP! |
| Q: What's the
easiest way to get data from the gages into my PC? |
| A: An easy one, and probably our most asked question. If it
is a RS-232 gage as most of ours are, then the answer is also
very easy. Just purchase the correct cable, and use our Software
Wedge program that will enable you to insert data from
RS-232 gages into any Windows or DOS program such as Excel or
Lotus 123. It will also work with ANY gage or instrument that
has RS-232 output such as balances and lab equipment!
If you are a programmer, then you can easily write a Basic
or VB program to take data from the gage into your application.
You may want to check out our code snippets
to get started. New VB source code!
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| Q: I have more
than one gage, how do I hook them all up...? |
| A: We have a variety of Multiplexer's for the various gages,
but the best and easiest to configure is our Gageport
NT. This will allow either two or four simultaneous
gage connections, and can be stacked to allow up to 32 inputs
on a single COM port. The Gageport will let you hook ANY manufacturers
gage such as Fowler, Mitutoyo, Brown & Shape, SPI and Starrett
gages into your PC
The Gageport is fully compatible with our Software
Wedge and supported by almost every Statistical Process
Control package such as our SPC
Express on the market. Analog and BCD versions of
the Gageport are also available.
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| Q: I have the
serial gages and cables... How do I setup the Wedge? |
| A: Good Question, Try our handy QuickStart
Guide... It should answer most of the questions and procedures
when working with the Software Wedge. If you still have trouble,
contact the Fowler Technical Support Staff @ 800.788.2353 |
| Q: Do you have
a Macintosh Version of the Software Wedge? |
| A: Currently, no... We are kicking around the idea and if
we get enough requests than we may do this... |
| Q: What is the
difference between the Ultra Digit IV and V? |
| A: The Ultra Digit Mark V
adds Tolerancing, Min/Max/TIR, Preset Recall, Selectable Hi/Lo
Resolution and Bi-Directional RS232 capability. It is currently
the most capable and advanced electronic indicator on the market.
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| Q: What are the
output specs of your gages? |
| A: Depends on the gage. This table will describe the various
formats: |
| Gage
Type |
Gage
Output |
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All Sylvac
Calipers
Ultra
Height Gage
Ultra
Digit Mark IV
Euro-Height
Gage
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Data: 4800 Baud, Even Parity, 7 Bits, 1 Stop Bit
Format: ±00.00000[CR] or ±00.0000[CR]
Note: Data Format depends on the gage resolution
Cable: 54-100-333 OptoRS Connection Kit |
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Bowers/Sylvac
Mk. II
Bowers
HoleMatic
Ultra-Digit
Mark V
Mini
Vertical II
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Data: 4800 Baud,
Even Parity, 7 Bits, 2 Stop Bits
Format: ±00.00000[CR]
Note: Duplex (bi-directional) Gage
Cable: 54-100-333 OptoRS Connection Kit |
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V Series
Hite Gages
Z_Cal
Hite Gages
Z_Cal
600 XT
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Data: 4800 Baud,
Even Parity, 7 Bits, 2 Stop Bits
Format: ±00.00000[CR]
Note: Duplex (bi-directional) Gage
Cable: Standard RS-232 DB-9 |
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Trimos
Vertical III
Trimos
Telma
Trimos
Tel
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RS-232 Selectable
Baud, Parity, Data and Stop Bits
Format: ±00.00000[CR] or ±00.0000[CR]
Cable: 54-190-555 Lemo Mini DIN to DB9 Cable |
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Sylvac
D-80 Amp
Sylvac
D-100(s) Amp
Trimos
Tulm
Trimos
THV
Trimos
Horizon
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RS-232 Selectable Baud, Parity, Data and Stop Bits
Format: Depends on function
Note: Duplex for remote functions
Cable: RS-232 DB-9 or DB-25 Connector |
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Digital
Twin Hardness
Micro
Hardness
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RS-232 Selectable
and Centronics Parallel
Format: 00.00 + Unit Indication
Cable: RS-232 DB-25 or Parallel Cable |
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All Max-Cal
Calipers
All Digitrix
I & II Mics
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Serial BCD -
Requires GagePort Interface
Format: ±00.00000[CR] or ±00.0000[CR]
Cable: GagePort Cable 54-360-003 |
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Wyler
Clino2000
Wyler
MiniLevel NT
Wyler
Zerotronic
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RS-485 Serial
- 9600,N,8,1
Format: ±00°.00.°00[CR] or Units Selected
Note: Up to 64 Devices can share the RS-485
Cable: Special - Contact Fowler |
| Q: How can the
PC request data from a gage? |
| A: A couple of
ways... See the list below... |
- Simplex Gages:
Drop the DTR line for 100ms. This will initiate a transfer.
Don't forget to raise the DTR line for the next transfer!
- Duplex Gages:
Send an ASCII "?" with a [CR] or send the 3 character
memonic "PRI" with a [CR]... Note: do not send
the quotes!
- Examples
for both Visual Basic and Pascal can be found in out download
Area
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